"Solid waste management is a universal issue that affects every single person in the world."

What a Waste 2.0 report highlights that solid waste management is critical for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive cities and communities, yet it is often overlooked, particularly in low-income countries. While more than one-third of waste in high-income countries is recovered through recycling and composting, only 4 percent of waste in low-income countries is recycled  (Excerpt from What a Waste 2.0 Press release).