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8 inspiring innovations that are helping to fight plastic pollution The initiative aims to source innovative solutions to help stem the devastating flow of plastic pollution Plastic waste and pollution are now threatening the health and well-being of humans and ecosystems the world over
8 innovators paving the way to tackle plastic pollution The resolution highlights the importance of sustainable production and consumption of plastics, including resource efficient and circular economy approaches To accelerate this effort, the Global Plastic Action Partnership launched the Global Plastic Innovation Network on UpLink to identify high-impact innovators tackling plastic pollution
How advanced technologies can help us beat plastic pollution The surge in plastics production over the past decade has far outpaced our capacity to manage its environmental consequences Between 2012 and 2022, global plastics production rose by approximately 39% to around 400 million metric tons , while global recycling rates are yet to break the 10% rate
Earth Day: 4 big ideas for developing a sustainable plastics ecosystem . . . The theme of Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs Plastics, to raise awareness of the issue of plastic pollution UpLink the World Economic Forum's open innovation platform, is supporting innovative start-ups working on critical sustainability challenges, including the shift towards a more sustainable plastics economy
Creating a circular economy for end-of-life vehicle plastics Traditional mechanical recycling methods have struggled with mixed, contaminated and degraded ELV plastics However, emerging recycling technologies are changing the game Advanced sorting systems, chemical recycling and innovative processing techniques can help overcome the technical barriers that have long hindered ELV plastic recovery
5 innovative ways we are tackling plastic waste - The World Economic Forum The goal of the Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership is to accelerate the eradication of plastic pollution, and build a circular economy for plastics as a replacement for the single-use plastic model It has over 400 member organizations and aims to bring together society, business and government to translate commitments into real action
Low-tech, high-impact solutions to ocean plastic pollution | World . . . Small, innovative businesses are deploying low-cost, low-tech solutions to capture plastic from rivers The projects are easy to deploy, operate and scale in developing countries Host communities benefit from not just cleaner environments, but also from new jobs
How to keep plastic pollution innovations going post-COVID | World . . . If the world continues on our current trajectory, annual flows of plastics into the ocean could nearly triple by 2040 These innovators and entrepreneurs are helping turn that tide Maintaining a focus on reducing plastic pollution while the world is battling a global pandemic might feel like a big ask at times
5 inventions that could transform the health of our ocean And the need for such ideas is acute: a study undertaken by the World Economic Forum and partners has found that – without action – by 2050, the weight of plastics in the ocean could be greater than the weight of fish
Plastic packaging problem: Five innovative ideas - The World Economic Forum Consumers have started to demand progress on plastic waste, and especially on single-use plastics, with 48% believing manufacturers have the greatest responsibility to drive change and pioneer sustainable solutions, according to a report from research firm Kantar