Zero Waste: Towards A Cleaner Planet. Experts Push Conversations To Discourage Incineration Ahead Of COP30

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As the world races to cut methane emissions and meet the Global Methane Pledge, GAIA’s new

global report highlights that incineration worsens climate impacts, while zero waste solutions

provide fast, fair, and effective climate action.

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The report identifies case studies in Nigeria, Brazil, Philippines that demonstrate that incinerators harm the environment and thus in the long term contribute to high carbon and health costs. It says while they may provide short term gain, communities near incinerators are highly exposed to a toxic environment.

“ Communities are resisting polluting projects and embracing scalable zero

waste solutions that reduce emissions, advance social justice, and support

wastepickers’ livelihoods.”

—GAIA Media Advisory

The report amplifies perspectives of communities resisting polluting projects, showing that zero

waste solutions are scalable and socially equitable.

Segregation of waste in Nairobi's Imara Daima Estate.(A gated community)

“Zero waste is not just an environmental strategy, but a climate imperative ahead of

COP30. With COP30 in Brazil on the horizon, the report offers timely evidence that

investing in zero waste, not incinerators, is the fastest, fairest, and most effective way

to fight climate change.”

—GAIA Media Advisory 🌍 About GAIA

GAIA is a network of grassroots groups and alliances representing more than 1,000 organizations from 100 countries, working toward a just, toxic-free world without incineration.

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