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How advanced technologies can help us beat plastic pollution Of the $190 billion invested globally in circular plastic initiatives between 2018 and 2023, a mere 2 3% was allocated to technologies that automate waste management or track materials across the supply chain Without prioritizing these tools, real progress toward effective plastic management risks being held back
We don’t need to ban plastic. We just need to start using it properly A comprehensive legal and policy framework to streamline and commercialize the process of plastic recycling must be created It is the plastic industry’s responsibility to raise the necessary social awareness about responsible use and recycling If we can show people that plastic is precious, you will not find a piece of plastic waste anywhere
This is how plastic pollution causes climate change | World Economic Forum 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
Plastic packaging problem: Five innovative ideas - The World Economic Forum 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
How 5 toy companies are tackling the plastic problem The American toy manufacturer says it is fast approaching its deadline of “achieving 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials in our products and packaging by 2025” So far it has released a wooden adventure collection under its Little Tikes brand and introduced compostable, sustainable materials like bamboo, wood and sugar
Uplifting people is key to solving the plastic pollution crisis This includes developing knowledge products including national GESI assessments in each of our partner countries to better inform stakeholders of the societal implications of plastic pollution GPAP has completed assessments in Ghana, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Nigeria, Pakistan and Maharashtra, India
We can cut plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 – here’s how 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
Which countries have bans on single-use plastics? | World Economic Forum United Kingdom – introduced a tax on plastic bags in 2015 and banned the sale of products containing microbeads, like shower gels and face scrubs, in 2018 A ban on supplying plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds recently came into force in England
8 inspiring innovations that are helping to fight plastic pollution 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