Government institutions can take action by:

• Implementing laws and regulations that reduce the amount of waste generated at the source, discourage open burning and closing dumpsites, and manage waste in a more environmentally sustainable manner.
• Promoting a circular economy by incentivizing the private sector to prioritize Extended Producer Responsibility schemes.
• Increasing collaborative relationships and raising awareness among stakeholders to implement sustainable waste management practices 
• Monitoring the progress of waste reduction, improving existing waste management systems, while financially investing in more efficient waste management infrastructure.

Businesses and investors can take action by:

• Implementing more sustainable practices within manufacturing and production processes to minimize waste.
• Designing products to be zero waste through minimal packaging or transitioning to compostable materials.
• Collaborating with suppliers to reduce waste across production lines and along transportation networks. 
• Prioritizing the end-of-life approach by attributing EPR schemes.

Individuals can take action by: 

• Practicing the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) whenever possible. 
• Consuming in a sustainable manner by choosing products with minimal packaging, that can be reused multiple times, and that are designed with biodegradable materials.
• Promoting sustainable waste management behaviors and lifestyles while advocating for policy change.
• Joining zero waste activities such as clean-ups and social media campaigns.