Kristin Hughes, director of the Global Plastic Action Partnership, a multistakeholder initiative coordinated by the World Economic Forum, talks with Ian Welsh about the partnership’s work over the past 12 months coordinating government and brand approaches and desire to do something effective.
Hughes explains why the partnership is focusing efforts in southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa developing waste collection and recycling infrastructure, and paths to a circular economy approach.
Weekly podcast – Finding the funding for regenerative agriculture
Webinar recording – Beneath the surface: exploring best practices for soil regeneration and carbon farming
Reality check: the rise of corporate greenhushing
Weekly briefing: The future of soil health and climate progress update from Nestlé
Weekly podcast – Beyond the bare minimum: delivering long-term responsible recruitment
How advanced recycling can tackle plastic waste
Weekly briefing – From Abu Dhabi to Nairobi: world leaders convene to deliver sustainable development
Weekly podcast – Corporate giants' massive role in climate transition
How to ensure factory worker safety
Carbon frontier: carbon market insights for today's businesses
Monday briefing: Collaboration to tackle air pollution and accelerate sustainable development
Weekly podcast – Greenhushing: where’s the sweet spot for corporate climate transparency?
Switching gears to building circular economy within the apparel sector
On the factory floor: improving women worker labour conditions in Pakistan
Data-driven farming: tools and technologies for sustainable sourcing
Monday briefing: Indonesian elections amid energy transition commitments
Weekly podcast – Breaking it down: The future of chemical recycling
Transparency and targets: net zero realities for sustainable palm oil sourcing
Case study: how apparel manufacturers can tackle worker protection
Monday briefing: collaboration on sustainable development and biodiversity, from India to the US
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