Turning plastic trash into recycled treasure | World Economic Forum
2021年8月25日 · Such an agreement would turbocharge the development of full circularity in the plastic chain, where everything is reused and nothing wasted and plastic material stays in a perpetual loop. Improved waste management, an optimized recycling system and clever product design can make recycling rates of 100% possible if all the moving parts work in ...
We can cut plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 – here’s how
2023年6月15日 · Cutting plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 is possible, according to the United Nations. The first step is eliminating plastics where possible to reduce the size of the problem. The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership translates commitments to reduce plastic pollution and waste into concrete action.
We know plastic pollution is bad - The World Economic Forum
2022年1月19日 · This means the pernicious effects of all this plastic pollution on the marine environment are particularly concerning. A plastic-choked and warming ocean will create a negative feedback loop where plant and animal life suffer, less carbon dioxide is absorbed and our ability to rein in climate change is further hampered.
8 inspiring innovations that are helping to fight plastic pollution
2021年12月13日 · Plastic pollution is a global problem, threatening both the health of humans and ecosystems all over the world. In June 2021, the Global Plastic Action Partnership and UpLink launched the Global Plastic Innovation Network (GPIN). The initiative aims to source innovative solutions to help stem the devastating flow of plastic pollution.
Plastic packaging problem: Five innovative ideas - The World …
2019年10月17日 · TIPA’s products include bags for both fresh and dried food and packaging for clothing. UK food retailer Waitrose & Partners is now using TIPA bags for its organic bananas, and has estimated the move will save 18 tonnes of plastic a year.
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
2024年1月8日 · Research shows that reusing just 10% of plastic products would reduce the amount of plastic waste reaching the ocean by 50%. The initiative has been championing reuse since January 2019. It has brought together leading start-ups, consumer companies, nonprofits and governments to pave the way for responsible consumption and sustainable shopping ...
Top 25 recycling facts and statistics for 2022 - The World …
2022年6月22日 · In many cases, plastic recycling is more costly and energy-intensive than creating plastic from raw materials, contributing to the low recycling rates. Misinformation is rampant, and plastic is being recycled at an even lower rate than previously estimated. The recycling industry has a long way to go when it comes to plastic waste.
Perspectives on plastic pollution and climate change issues
2023年6月5日 · Currently, there is a high supply scarcity risk for near zero plastic products, based on decarbonization commitments and announced capacity to 2030, as of EOY 2022. At the same time, recycling volumes and demand are projected to skyrocket with growing pressure on industry to reduce the carbon footprint of recycled material.
This is how to ensure sustainable alternatives to plastic
2022年3月9日 · The final terms of the global plastic pollution treaty should be bold enough to consider single-use plastic bans, but only within the context of a science-based, complementary plastic policy package that seeks to eradicate unnecessary plastic consumption, considers the overall environmental impact of various plastic alternatives – beyond ...
This is how long everyday plastic items last in the ocean
2018年11月2日 · Some plastic products take hundreds of years to break down. Image: Statista Marine debris is classed by the NOAA as “any man-made object discarded, disposed of or abandoned that enters the coastal or marine environment”.