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The world is facing a plastics crisis. Plastic pollution is found all around the globe. Plastics are negatively affecting people and the #environment at each stage of their lifecycle – extraction of fossil fuel, production, manufacturing, use, recycling, and disposal. The impacts are felt in a wide range of areas, including on #biodiversity, climate change, human health and human rights. #SDG14 #SDG15 Learn more about the impact of plastics on biodiversity and the world here 😨👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/epkusBwR

Day 4: The Impact of Plastic Pollution Message: "Plastic pollution is destroying our oceans and environment. Say NO to single-use plastics!" Action: Carry a reusable bag for your shopping. THE MENTOR AND MENTEE AFRICAN INITIATIVE #FloodFreeKano #MAMAInitiative #ClimateAction #ActNow #Sustainability #CommunityResilience #AdvocacyForChange #SDGs

Yesterday we hosted our Green Shoots webinar ‘Tackling plastic pollution’ which looked in detail at the issue of plastic pollution and its relevance to companies and investors. Thank you to our fantastic guest speaker John Duncan, global initiative lead, No Plastics in Nature Initiative at WWF and co-lead of Business For A Plastics Treaty for joining us. A recording of the session is available to watch online here: https://lnkd.in/g3Uud62r Green Shoots is Greenbank’s lunchtime webinar series where we are joined by specialist guest speakers to explore a sustainable investment topic. #GreenShoots #webinar #sustainableinvestment #sustainableinvesting #plastics #plasticpollution #circulareconomy

The battle against #plastic pollution is far from over. Upcoming global rules will affect not just makers of plastic products, but all who use them. There are cost implications across the economy - as well as opportunities for investment. This will require responses and adjustments from countries and companies across the region. 👉🏻 Read the full commentary - Upcoming plastic pollution rules will affect everyone - written by our Chairman, Prof. Simon Tay and SIIA's Senior Assistant Director Aaron Choo, as part of the SIIA's column on "The Politics that Matter to Business" for The Business Times here: https://lnkd.in/gVZW-9F5 #Plasticpollution #SWR2024 #11SWR #ASEAN #sustainability #SIIA

𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 More than 100 CEOs from leading companies have signed a joint open letter calling for decisive action on plastic pollution. They advocate for a binding international treaty to drive innovation and collaboration. The letter highlights the urgency of global action and the role businesses play in creating sustainable solutions. Could a united approach be the key to a plastic-free future? Read more about this inspiring call to action in the article below! https://lnkd.in/dSqK9ajW #𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 #𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 #𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘆

💸 Who Should Bear the Cost of Tackling Plastic Pollution? The financial burden of addressing plastic pollution disproportionately impacts less economically developed countries, where the lifetime cost of plastic is up to 10.6 times higher than in wealthier nations. To achieve equitable solutions, global collaboration is essential. From scaling up private investment to sharing innovation and best practices, the Global Plastics Treaty must prioritize financial fairness to remove barriers and foster meaningful action. Visit our blog to read our latest article where we delve deeper on this! https://loom.ly/7v12uD4 #MindYourPlastic #PlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #CircularEconomy #Collaboration #EnvironmentalJustice

Under the waves of plastic pollution lies a pressing challenge that demands our attention: the need for a revolution in our approach to #sustainability. It's clear that individual efforts alone won't suffice. The business world must step up, embracing change and adopting responsible practices to address the root causes of #plasticpollution. In the latest piece in our blog, you will meet Healthy Seas. They are leading a movement to protect our #marineenvironment for future generations by organizing cleanup efforts and providing educational outreach. Dive into the full interview to learn how you can be a part of their mission.

Earth Day 2024 marks 54 years of environmental awareness, yet the problem of plastic is still a huge threat to our planet and health. We have put together some tips for companies (and individuals) to make a change, take action and combat plastic pollution. If you are interested in more ways to enhance your approach to plastics, Avyse's ESG team would love to help, please reach out to contact@avyse.co.uk #EarthDay #Plastics

Can Businesses REALLY Save Us From Plastic Pollution? The UN just FAILED to agree on a global treaty to tackle plastic waste. Is this the END of hope for our oceans? NOT NECESSARILY! A new wave of GREEN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP is emerging, and it could be the game-changer we've all been waiting for. ♻️ This article from CityGen dives into the surprising reason the UN talks fell short, and how businesses are stepping up to fill the void. You won't want to miss it! Click here to read more and see if BUSINESSES are the TRUE HOPE for a plastic-free future! #savetheoceans #noplasticpollution #businessleaders #sustainability https://lnkd.in/d6P5WaAQ

Plastic pollution - is it really as bad as it's made out to be? Or is it one of these hidden problems which will be revealed to be a massive problem???? Does it really affect us as individuals or businesses? We're not paranoid, we're just looking for honest simple solutions... Come and join with us to discuss what we can do for the future of our kids. Andrew Bagnall, Accountant, Ashley Platt, Stevie Jepson FCCA - Your extraordinary accountant, Tony Jakara, Nathan Millar, Jason Kings, Michael Lucas, John Farrell, Mike Bowker, Marie Shenton, James Bruce, Angela Wood, Husna Waheed, JOHN MORAN, Chris Middlebrook, Mark McDonald, Sabe Connor, Diane Worthington, Paul Blane 💚, Martin Jones, Tushar Shah, Laura Short