The business case has never been stronger. Recycling can reduce freshwater intake by 40–70%, delivering immediate savings, especially in water-scarce regions dependent on expensive
COP30: The conference should deliver measurable frameworks linking climate action, circular economy, and community resilience with global standards on plastic and water.
Fast forward 2025: Composting ocean plastics, bioplastics, and advanced recycling methods, including recycling of water, will be critical components of solid waste management strategies