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HOW BLOCKCHAIN CAN WIN THE WAR AGAINST PLASTIC WASTE

It is always difficult for business executives to grasp when a new technology is ripe for use, and blockchain is no exception. This is ironic given blockchain is often presented as the “technology of trust”.

Blockchains can be thought of as networks of virtual ledgers able to securely store and distribute data without a controlling intermediary.

Unlike most digital technologies used to facilitate connectivity and duplicate processes, blockchain can tokenise, securely distribute and transfer anything of value to individuals on the network (such as a person’s vote or their financial assets).

The ability to assign and transfer unique value to specific assets has proven particularly useful for helping new

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