Dear Bhinneka,
Implementing the circular economy—a system that repurposes resources and materials to maximise usage and minimise waste—is arguably the best chance Asia has in reversing the causes of climate change and achieving the environment-focused sustainable development goals. | | | | Working toward a circular economy is challenging. Investments in digital technologies, enforcement of regulations, innovative financing, the use of clean energy and a fundamental change to society's relationship with consumption and materialism are all required. | | | | The circular economy may be the solution to Asia's sustainability challenges, but is it even possible?
- Yeo Bee Yin, minister, Ministry of Energy, Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment
- Oscar Andres Mendez Gerardino, co-founder, Conceptos Plasticos
- Ankit Agarwal, co-founder, Help Us Green
- Aloke Lohia, founder and group chief executive, Indorama Ventures
- Leeko Makoene, founder, Made With Rural
- Jeffrey Sachs, chairman, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University (participation via video link)
- Stefan Ranstrand, president and chief executive, TOMRA
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