Tag Archives: Waste management

The Difficulty of Participation

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Jonathan De Luca just finished a 6-month internship in San Fernando, Philippines. His work their focused on waste management. His post here is an honest look at some of the difficulties encountered in true participatory planning, but also in his … Continue reading →

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South Africa NGO Honoured for Giving a Voice to the Working Poor

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

By Amanda Botes, Durban, South Africa ~ ~ Sustainable Cities International would like to congratulate Asiye eTafuleni on recently walking away with a prestigious South African award –  the Mail and Guardian Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Award civil … Continue reading →

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Barangay Solid Waste Management in the Philippines

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Tyler Farrow is currently doing a 6-month SCI internship in San Fernando, Philippines. His work will focus on waste management. ~  ~ Since the words were famously spoken by Eldridge Cleaver in 1968, the phrase “You’re either part of the … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Recycling

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Clara Blakelock just finished a 6-month CIDA / IYIP internship in San Fernando, Philippines. Her work focused on waste management. Thanks for the great article, Clara! ~  ~ I think the reason that I’ve always focused my environmental work and education … Continue reading →

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SCI Youth Intern Profile #4 : Maude Gilbert-Vanasse

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

In the lead up to the United Nations International Youth Day on August 12th, we will be profiling 5 of our interns and the work they have done to support youth-led development around the world. ~  ~ Name : Maude … Continue reading →

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SCI Youth Intern Profile #3 : Stu Campana

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

In the lead up to the United Nations International Youth Day on August 12th, we will be profiling 5 of our interns and the work they have done to support youth-led development around the world. ~ ~ Name: Stu Campana … Continue reading →

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Is this your trash?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Meghan Larson is working in San Fernando, Philippines on community solid waste management programs This past weekend as I made my way down to the beach to enjoy the first few hours of daylight and a quiet walk along the … Continue reading →

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