2021年11月18日 · A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for acting on climate change. But many said recycling was either inconvenient, or they lacked trust in recycling programmes.

2024年4月22日 · Recycling 'energy-transition metals' - or metals from batteries, electric vehicles and renewable-energy products offers abundant growth potential. The structure of secondary supply chains must evolve, driven by policy that stimulates domestic processing and consumption.

2019年1月24日 · ITU member states, for instance, recently set a target to increase the global e-waste recycling rate to 30%. These agencies, along with the World Economic Forum and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, have released a joint report which calls for a new circular vision for the sector.

2016年3月8日 · It is rare to go a day without using some sort of plastic. The properties of plastics bring clear benefits to our economy; plastic packaging for example, accounting for 26% of all plastics used and the focus of the New Plastics Economy report, can help food stay fresh longer and can, because of its low weight, lead to fuel savings during transport compared to other …

2022年11月30日 · Singapore is recycling its wastewater so it’s clean enough to drink. The island state is one of the most water-stressed places in the world. Climate change is leaving a growing list of countries facing water challenges. There’s no single solution to this, but the World Bank says smart investment in clean water and sanitation solutions can help.

2015年4月14日 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …

2025年2月5日 · The organization processes a variety of materials, including cardboard, aluminium, paper, tetra-packs and plastics, positioning itself as a vital player in regional waste management. Its programs extend beyond recycling to include innovative community-driven initiatives, such as:

2021年12月10日 · For upcycling to occur, a specific use for the recycled material must be identified at the product design stage - recycling would then happen accordingly. For example, most demolished concrete is currently recycled to produce crushed concrete. This contains coarse aggregate, fine cement, mortar particles, rubble, brick and other contaminants.

2024年4月15日 · Desalination increases access to safe, clean drinking water, but the process is energy-intensive and costly. Here's how it works and how it can help tackle water scarcity. #Desalination #WaterSecurity

2021年7月23日 · At the moment, only a fraction of our plastic waste – 14%, according to a report by the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – gets recycled.