World Pollution Prevention Day: How high-quality recovery reduces plastic leakage
Prevention begins before pollution exists World Pollution Prevention Day may have passed, but its message is still urgent. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic escape into our oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Behind every statistic is a real place: a fishing village, a mangrove-lined shore, a child who plays near the water. And while the […]
Why plastic recovery matters now and why voluntary action is the new marker of leadership
In any conversation about sustainable packaging or extended producer responsibility (EPR), clarity is essential: plastic recovery is not a compliance mechanism. It does not reduce regulatory obligations or satisfy requirements under the PPWR. Yet this is exactly what makes it increasingly relevant. A growing number of brands now see plastic recovery not as a regulatory […]
COP30 brand takeaways from Belém: what matters for packaging EPR and plastic recovery
Belém, the host city of COP30, has become a vivid symbol of climate disruption. From extreme heat to deforestation and plastic waste pollution flooding low-lying communities, Belém shows the consequences of the linear “take–make–dispose” model at full scale. For brands working in sustainable packaging, these realities make COP30 a turning point. As Brazilian Indigenous groups […]
California’s SB 54 plastic packaging EPR: November 15 deadline explained and what’s next
California’s SB 54 plastic packaging EPR law is the most ambitious packaging policy in the United States. It requires producers to meet strict source-reduction, recyclability, and recycling-rate targets through 2032 and mandates joining a producer responsibility organization (PRO) or operating an approved plan by January 1, 2027. A key source of confusion has been the […]
Recycling vs. Recovery: The critical plastic gap America Recycles Day overlooks
Every year on November 15th, the U.S. observes America Recycles Day, a positive moment celebrating household recycling efforts. But what if this day is only telling half the story? What if the most critical gap isn’t whether consumers rinse and sort, but whether the recovery systems exist globally to close the loop? In other words: […]
Offset Foundation & Plastic Collective: Tackling carbon and plastic pollution together
What if your company could address climate change and plastic pollution at the same time with verified results and visible proof? That’s the idea behind the partnership between The Offset Foundation and Plastic Collective. Together, we’re helping businesses reduce, recover, and report on both their carbon and plastic footprints through certified impact programs that make […]
Cozycove & Plastic Collective: A partnership driving certified plastic impact
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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 […]
Launching the Plastic Collective Foundation: Supporting the Heroes Behind Plastic Recovery
Plastic Collective has been in operation since 2016 as a social enterprise–a for-profit business with the purpose of preventing plastic pollution. By creating innovative systems we have explored and worked within the fields of education, economics, community development, creative arts and manufacturing. From the beginning, my siblings (Steve and Dianne Hardman) and I created a […]
