Dr. Zhou Jinfeng discussed the "reuse economy" with PR3 Project Founder

 

On November 22, 2024, Dr. Zhou Jinfeng, Secretary-General of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), Academician of the World Academy of Arts and Sciences, and President of the World Academy of Sustainability, met online with the founder of the PR3 Project and his team to discuss how to promote the global transition to a multi-purpose“reuse economy”.


The PR3 Project is a global, multidisciplinary expert mechanism dedicated to promoting resource reuse and aims to accelerate the reuse of plastics around the world through the development of global standards.The PR3 Project has attracted the participation of more than 60 experts from around the world. PR3 is currently working with global experts to accelerate the creation of a “true reuse economy” for packaging reuse, as well as other sectors such as electronics, textiles, healthcare and construction.


PR3 project founder said that valuable natural resources are often used for disposable products and packaging, and products are rarely designed with recycled or reused components in mind. The unattributed costs of this linear economy are staggeringly high, damaging the global climate, environment and human health. She advocates for a multi-purpose economy in which every resource is valuable and single-use will be the exception rather than the norm. This shift is critical for a number of industries, including packaging, construction, electronics, etc. PR3 will enlist professionals from diverse backgrounds to work together to promote a truly circular economy. The organization will provide technical assistance, capacity building, policy advice and standards development.


Dr. Zhou Jinfeng expressed his strong support for the promotion of multi-purpose and circular economy and thanked for the invitation. He emphasized that single-use is no longer appropriate in the current era and stressed the need for change. Dr. Zhou Jinfeng raised the hope that more scientific organizations, social groups and industrial experts would be invited to participate in order to achieve truly global cooperation and substantial progress. He also mentioned the need for new organizations and teams to work together to drive the agenda in the face of new trends.


PR3 is tentatively scheduled to hold a discussion meeting on related initiatives in Italy in mid-February 2025, which Dr. Zhou Jinfeng will attend. Both agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation to jointly contribute to the global plastic pollution control.


(This article is based on the meeting minutes and is for reference only.)


Editor: Samantha  

Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776

Contribution

Do you know? We rely on crowd-funding and donations. You have the opportunity to help an international movement to advance biodiversity conservation. Donate TODAY to power up the movement to make it a better world for all life.

Donation(501C3)Paypal: intl@wbag.org 

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2EYYJJZ8CGPLE


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 2024 World Water Forum Opens in Indonesia's Bali

Image
The 2024 World Water Forum (10th WWF) under the theme of "Water for Shared Prosperity" officially opened on Indonesia's island of Bali on Monday. This year ’ s theme emphasizes the need to work together to promote efficient and integrated water resources management to common prosperity. The 10th WWF ’ s six subthemes are: Water Security and Prosperity; Water for Humans and Nature; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Governance, Cooperation and Hydro-diplomacy; Sustainable Water Finance; and Knowledge and Innovation. This year, the Forum is expected to host 350 sessions, and receive 100,000 participants and visitors, 56 ministers, 12 heads of state, and about 2,000 journalists. The 10th World Water Forum focuses on four topics, namely water conservation, clean water and sanitation, food and energy security, and mitigation of natural disasters. The 10th WWF   is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Water Council. The Forum is th...
Read more

Bridging Borders for Wildlife: John E. Scanlon AO Recognized with China's Highest Honor - Chinese Government Friendship Award

Image
Congratulations to our dear friend and best teacher, John E. Scanlon AO, for honored the remarkable achievement - The Chinese Government Friendship Award!   On September 27, 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) held a prestigious ceremony in Beijing to present the Chinese Government Friendship Award. The Chinese Government Friendship Award is China's highest honor bestowed upon foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's modernization and reform and opening-up efforts. John E. Scanlon AO, an esteemed ecological conservation and sustainable development expert hailing from Australia (UK), received this distinguished award. His unwavering commitment and significant contributions to global wildlife conservation efforts, along with his deep friendship with people of China, earned him the Chinese Government Friendship Award. John E. Scanlon has dedicated his life to the protection of a...
Read more

Unveiling the Mysteries of Cetaceans in the South China Sea: Chinese Scientists Describe Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs)

Image
The world’s ocean ecosystems are facing mounting threats—climate change, marine pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction due to human activities, to name a few. These pressures are particularly dangerous for marine mammals like cetaceans, whose survival hinges on healthy habitats and stable populations. Yet, in regions like the South China Sea, where biodiversity is exceptionally high, little research has been done to understand the needs and habitats of cetaceans. This lack of data has left a gap in our knowledge and made it challenging to establish targeted conservation strategies. Recognizing this, Chinese scientists have now set out to fill these gaps and contribute essential data to inform future policy and management, aiming to protect these vulnerable species and support the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). In a landmark study published on October 8, 2024, in Biological Conservation, Dr. Li Songhai and his team from the Institute of...
Read more