The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the SDGs, are a set of 17 goals created by the United Nations to guide global development efforts towards a more sustainable future. The goals cover a wide range of issues, from poverty and hunger to climate change and sustainable cities, and were designed to be achievable by 2030.
The SDGs were adopted by all 193 member states of the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goals were created to build on the progress made by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which were in place from 2000 to 2015.
The SDGs are based on the principle of leaving no one behind and are designed to be integrated and indivisible. This means that progress towards one goal should not come at the expense of another, and that everyone should have equal access to the benefits of sustainable development.
The 17 SDGs are as follows:
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life On Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships for the Goals
Source: United Nation THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development fore more information see https://sdgs.un.org/goals#icons
Each of these goals is accompanied by a set of targets and indicators, which provide a roadmap for how progress towards the goals can be measured. The SDGs are also designed to be universal, meaning that they apply to all governments, civil society, the private sector, and individuals , regardless of their level of development.
At C&T, we collaborate closely with many leading global label and electronic manufacturers to offer a wide range of polymer options. Both we and our clients recognise the economic and environmental impact of polymers throughout their lifecycle, and we strive to address these factors in our work.
It's interesting to note that more than a century ago, plastic (such as Bakelite) was hailed as a potential solution to early 20th-century environmental problems, such as deforestation and resource depletion. Today, it is widely acknowledged that plastic was a critical aspect of the Second Industrial Revolution.*
( Click for more info on how Plastic contribute to 20th century's Industrial Revolution.
Complete ban on all plastics in a short amount of time is not the most viable solution to address the environmental challenges related to plastic waste. Instead, we focus on the principles of Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse to target these issues. It is with our goal to offer economically sustainable solutions to tackle this challenge and help contribute to the SDGs 2030. As a first step, we are partnering with our clients on promoting the industrial product lineup to include rPET (Recycle PET), BioMass, and Biodegradable solution.
Read the following articles on details of how our products can contribute to UN SDGs 2030:
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