Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) initiatives :
Initiative details
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Title of programme:
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Working Group on Waste Prevention and Recycling (WGWPR)
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Organization:
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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development [ contact information ]
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Geographic scope:
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Bilateral
(New Zealand)
(United States of America)
(Japan)
(Canada)
(Turkey)
(Republic of Korea)
(Mexico)
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Expected timeframe:
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Description of initiative:
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The Working Group addresses and conducts research in waste management including extended producer responsibility (EPR), Environmentally Sound Management (ESM); and holds workshops and issuing recommendations for member states.
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Programme website(s):
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Target group:
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government national level
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Activity type:
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capacity building information sharing research
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Areas of work:
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Changing production patterns
Solid waste management
Chemical management and hazardous waste management (including mining sector)
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