Category: Circular Economy
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Transforming Water Governance Through Data
We are at a pivotal moment in managing water, our planet’s most essential resource. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water’s report highlights that the global water cycle is imbalanced, threatening our water security, sustainable development, climate change efforts, and biodiversity. A key factor in addressing these challenges is data, which is crucial for…
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Harnessing AI for Sustainable Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship
As we navigate the complex challenges of environmental stewardship and sustainable development, the rapid advancement of #AI presents us with a powerful tool to reshape our relationship with the natural world and define our understanding of a more sustainable future. At the heart of this transformative potential lies AI’s remarkable ability to process vast amounts…
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Advanced Recycling: Unlocking a Truly Circular Future for Plastics
Imagine a world where all the plastic we produce can be endlessly recycled. Where facilities exist to transform any type of plastic waste back into valuable raw materials, ready to be used again and again in a truly circular economy. This is the promise of advanced recycling technologies that are emerging around the globe. Over…
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Carbon Impacts of Concrete
The cement industry presents a significant challenge in global CO2 emissions, contributing to over 7% of the total. The traditional process of cement production is highly energy-intensive. It emits a considerable amount of CO2 from burning fossil fuels to achieve the high temperatures needed in kilns and from the chemical reactions that occur during the…
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Drowning in Plastic: The Urgent Need to Tackle the Crisis Upstream
We have already created 11 billion metric tons of plastic, surpassing the combined weight of all terrestrial and marine animals. Every year, we add another 430 million tons to this total. A significant portion of this is single-use plastic, briefly used and then discarded without a second thought. The economic loss is equally alarming. We…
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The Race to Renewables: Are We Ready?
The reality is undeniable: fossil fuels, the bedrock of our industrial and technological progress, are finite. The question is not if they will run out but when. And when they do, how prepared will we be to transition to a world powered entirely by renewable energy? Renewable sources supply 10 to 20 per cent of…
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Research for a Circular Plastics Economy in SIDs and LDCs
The circular plastics economy is not only beneficial but also crucial for SIDs and other LDCs. It can help these nations protect their environment, mitigate climate change effects, and create new economic opportunities. Advanced research is key to realizing this transition and addressing the associated challenges. Advanced research plays a crucial role in supporting the…
Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 