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− Governments and companies have signed pledges and bans to limit plastic waste − Recycled packaging could eventually supplant virgin plastic production − Innovative waste-management systems work to transform pollution into added value − Recent studies offer sustainable alternatives to help break down existing waste As an increasing number of countries ban single-use plastics, waste…
- New report finds 8% of Asia-Pacific companies are working towards net-zero emissions goals - The Asia-Pacific region is particularly at risk from the effects of climate change - A growing number of companies are seeking to demonstrate climate leadership - Regional pacesetters are driving innovative approaches to achieving net-zero targets A recent report found that relatively few companies…
On future foods and evolving consumer tastes What is your assessment of the ecosystem for developing future foods in Thailand? DAN PATHOMVANICH: When the firm secured external funding in 2017, plant-based food production was among the fastest-growing segments of the Thai food sector, and the best performing at NRF. Climate change has proved to be an inflection point for the segment, driven…
– Several emerging markets are moving to develop EV production capacity – Thailand and Indonesia have offered a range of incentives to boost the industry –Auto exporters in particular are recognising a need to transition to EVs As demand for environmentally sustainable transport grows, a number of emerging markets are ramping up their efforts to incentivise the sale and production…
– 2021 was the 12th consecutive year of growth in international patent filings – Led by China, emerging markets are increasingly prominent in the space – Universities have a key role to play in boosting innovation – Higher education can both drive R&D and safeguard intellectual property Last year was record-breaking in terms of the filing of international patents, with several emerging…
– Plastic production is a major source of emissions, and is set to grow further – Emerging economies have a key role to play in tackling the issue of plastic waste – The issue of plastic waste disproportionately affects less-developed countries – Various countries and multilateral bodies are developing innovative approaches Plastic waste is prominent among the multiple, interlinked…