Category: Circular Economy
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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 