Ireland pressing on in the war on single use plastic

We’re incredibly excited to bring our mission — to accelerate the global transition to a circular economy — to COP26. The conference is a milestone moment in the global transition to a circular economy, and we’ll be hosting and participating in a series of events demonstrating that the circular economy is key to tackling global challenges including climate change and biodiversity loss. Eliminate. Circulate. Regenerate. The transition to renewable energy is vital in order to tackle climate change — but it’s only half the story. 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the way we make and use products and food.

The UN Economic Commission for Europe released a toolbox of instruments to support governments’ adoption of a more circular economy. The instruments include legal frameworks, policy analysis documents, and good practice guidance.
Among the instruments, the document highlights UN regulations that help create a “loop” to optimize the use of resources, such as regulating the reuse of vehicle tire carcasses by renewing the tire’s tread and enabling it to have a second or third life.
Harnessing trade for circularity, one initiative aims to reduce food loss and waste in agricultural trade and supply chains.
The toolbox points to several resources on people-first public-private partnerships (PPPs), including Guidelines on Promoting People-first PPP in Waste-to-Energy Projects for the Circular Economy. Another resource is a set of good practices on promoting innovation for sustainable consumption and production.
Read the full article at: sdg.iisd.org

In creating a Business Plan for the Planet, we are committed to supporting our 1.5 million clients all over the world to make the transition toward net zero. For some, that will require a wholesale change to plan for and meet a new system of sustainable goals, and for others it may be a short, single change in the way they do business. From renewable energy to supply chains, we have the dedicated knowledge to help you meet your targets.