Beyond World Habitat Day: How plastic recovery protects homes, not just oceans
Every year on October 6, the world marks World Habitat Day. It’s a moment to reflect on the state of our towns, cities, and communities. It’s a reminder that a safe home is not just a roof over our heads, but the right to live in a clean, healthy environment. But as the day passes, […]
Lives transformed: The human side of brand-led plastic recovery
Asase Foundation – Cashit! Ghana: Women leading Accra’s fight against sachet waste In Accra, the daily rhythm of life is shaped by water sachets. Small, plastic packets that provide affordable drinking water where pipes and bottles fall short. They are everywhere: tucked into street stalls, handed to commuters, carried by children on their way to […]
Plastic Overshoot Day 2025: Warning signal, opportunity for change
Today, September 5, 2025, is Plastic Overshoot Day. It marks the moment when the world’s plastic waste generation surpasses our ability to manage it. From this day onward, every additional ton of plastic risks becoming pollution, leaking into rivers, oceans, soils, and even our bodies. This year’s EA for Impact Report findings are sobering. Global […]
What if Plastic-Free July isn’t about being plastic-free at all?
Plastic-Free July often starts with a simple challenge: refuse plastic. But what if the real opportunity lies not in rejection but in reimagination? At Plastic Collective, we don’t just say no to plastic. We say yes to smarter systems, inclusive solutions, and treating plastic as a resource, not a villain. Because plastic doesn’t become waste […]