Episode 69: Progress on plastics
The Global Commitment has shown it is possible to make meaningful progress to tackle plastic waste and pollution — but the world remains significantly off track.
In this special edition of The Circular EconomyCircular EconomyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. Show, we’ll be:
Reflecting on the lessons learnt from five years of the Global Commitment — led by the Foundation, in collaboration with the United National Environment Programme
Finding out how a reusereuseThe repeated use of a product or component for its intended purpose without significant modification. revolution offers an opportunity to tackle plastic pollution, ease pressure on our natural resources, and make strides towards net zero
Discussing the outcomes of the third round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution in Nairobi
Streamed on Tuesday, 5th December 2023, 15:00 GMT.
