Clean Cities, Blue Ocean: Routing and Collection Factsheet (Spanish)

It presents the program's approach to supporting local governments in developing effective solid waste management systems that prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean. The document highlights the challenges of waste collection, citing that only 48% of waste is collected in low-income countries, and that consistent and reliable collection is essential for sustainable and habitable cities. The factsheet also presents a case study from Pisco, Peru, where the program helped improve waste collection routes, expanding services to an additional 12,800 residents, and increasing waste collection by 12 tons per day. The document concludes by highlighting the benefits of improved waste collection routes, including increased coverage and effectiveness, reduced waste on streets, minimized climate impacts, and a foundation for a more comprehensive solid waste management system.