WEF endorses utilization of single-use plastics

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Ayesha Niazi
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WEF endorses utilization of single-use plastics
WEF endorses utilization of single-use plastics

Geneva, 22 August 2022 (TDI): World Economic Forum (WEF) endorses the utilization of single-use plastics to make school chairs through supporting the winners of UpLink’s Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia Challenge.

Plastic Waste Management

The Incubation Network, the Global Plastic Action Partnership, UpLink by the World Economic Forum, and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste support the challenge. Adding to that, Second Muse, The Circulate Initiative, Global Affairs Canada, and others have been supporting the Plastic Waste to Value Southeast Asia Challenge.

Furthermore, since 8 million tons of plastic waste pour into the ocean annually, immediate action is required. By 2040, the amount of waste polluting the ecosystem will have tripled under the “business as usual” scenario.

Moreover, more than 3 billion individuals lack access to effective waste management systems, which causes poorly managed plastic garbage to be burned, disposed of, or washed into the oceans.

Additionally, at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) on March 2, 2022, 175 nations voted in favor of a resolution. The resolution called for the opening of negotiations on a global, legally-binding accord to end plastic pollution and waste.

Aside from that, the importance of promoting creative solutions and responsible waste management was also negotiated.

Along these lines, diverse Southeast Asia faces enormous difficulties with trash management and plastic pollution. Nearly 40% of all improperly disposed of plastic that enters the ocean comes from this area.

Moving ahead to find shared solutions to the challenge of plastic trash, many nations in the region are working together.

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, the Global Plastic Action Partnership, and The Incubation Network have teamed up to launch a Southeast Asia innovation challenge. This focuses on waste disposal and circular remedies in the geographical area and identifies high-impact solutions for recycling and up-cycling.