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ESG Explainer: The Blue Economy

Chris Hall

The global economy relies on the health of the ocean, says Dennis Fritsch, Project Coordinator, Sustainable Blue Economy Finance at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). Around 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flow into the ocean each year, an amount that if left unchecked could triple by 2040.

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Defining Sustainable Economic Systems – Development vs Growth

Richard Matthews

There is no waste in this model, everything is designed to last, be shared, reused, repaired, or recycled. This type of economy strives to minimize inputs and eliminate waste by closing the loop with life cycle analysis. This economy contains many diverse approaches to enhance efficiency, eliminate pollution and recycle waste. .