🌍 Become an Asia-Pacific Plastic Policy Champion

Equip yourself with the tools to leverage the global plastics treaty process for national movement building and advocacy

📚 Access the Zero Waste Academy GPT Toolkit

Learn through self-paced modules and curated resources designed to build expertise in plastics policy and advocacy.

🤝 Join a Regional Movement Network

Connect with the Zero Waste Academy Alumni Network and allied groups to collaborate and share knowledge across the Asia Pacific.

About Zero Waste Academy

The Zero Waste Academy (ZWA) is an open online learning platform designed by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific and Mother Earth Foundation (MEF), that aims to provide accessible and relevant courses to participants interested to learn and implement Zero Waste programs and campaigns. Today, the Zero Waste Academy offers a growing range of courses, including those focused on organics management, reuse systems, zero waste islands, the global plastics treaty, anti-incineration advocacy, and several more in development.

Curriculum

3 Chapters · 20 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome Participants!

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      Welcome to the Zero Waste Academy: Global Plastics Treaty Course

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      ZWA Global Plastics Treaty Course 2025 Participant Confirmation

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      ZWA Global Plastics Treaty Course 2025 Participant Confirmation

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    Module 1: About the Zero Waste Academy

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      1A. Introduction to Zero Waste Academy

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      Say Hello! Introduce Yourself to the Community

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      Stay Connected: Join our WhatsApp Group!

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    Module 2: Zero Waste 101

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      🎬 Please Stand By — We are Almost Ready!

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      Module 2: Pre-Diagnostic Survey

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      Module 2: Pre-Diagnostic Survey

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      2A. The Big Picture: An Overview of the Current Systems and Current Environmental Challenges (part 1)

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      2A. The Big Picture: An Overview of the Current Systems and Current Environmental Challenges (part 2)

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      2B. Introduction to Zero Waste and False Solutions (part 1)

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      2B. Reading Materials

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      Activity #1

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      2C. Establishing the foundation for Zero Waste cities and municipalities

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      Activity #2

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      2D. Zero Waste Cities and Communities in Asia (part 1)

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      2D. Zero Waste Cities and Communities in Asia (part 2)

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      Quiz #1 Instructions

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      Quiz #1

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