Survey reveals why people don’t recycle more | World Economic Forum A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for acting on climate change But many said recycling was either inconvenient, or they lacked trust in recycling programmes People around the world think choosing products with reusable packaging is the most adoptable zero
How recycled material could make fashion more sustainable While the fast fashion model has delivered low prices for consumers, its social and environmental costs have been far higher Technology transforming the recycled materials landscape could improve the industry by tackling some of its sustainability problems Using recycled material in clothing can help reduce emissions and encourage more sustainable fashion manufacturing practices
Helping companies in China recycle 50% of e-waste by 2025 What’s the challenge? We recycle just 20% of the more than 53 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated globally each year, according to the Global E-waste Monitor This is a challenge and a missed opportunity Experts estimate that materials in global e-waste are worth $62 billion per year That value currently sits untapped in landfills