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Pilot Study for Waste Characterization in the Municipality of Puerto López, Ecuador

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Summary

The project aims to develop and publish a waste characterization guideline for municipalities. The guideline was piloted with the goal of identifying barriers to implementation of the waste characterization guideline. The guidelines include collection, classification, and surveys to assess waster generation and management. Lessons learned from the pilot study include the significance of community engagement and effective planning to ensure success for future projects.

Partners

  • Clean Air Task Force
  • Global Methane Hub
  • Rocky Mountain Institute
  • Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition of Ecuador
  • Municipality of Puerto López

Global Methane Initiative (GMI)
Leading methane action since 2004