How Methane from Landfills Impacts Climate Change
A new study from researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has revealed that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is potentially underestimating methane emissions produced from Municipal solid waste landfills (MSWL), and urban areas in the United States. The report estimates that the true amount of methane concentrations […]
Plastic Collective registers its first African project under the Verra Plastic Waste Reduction Standard
Plastic Collective is proud to announce the registration of the ASASE Foundation’s community-based plastic collection and recycling project under the Verra’s Plastic Waste Reduction Standard. Plastic Collective is the advisory partner to this exemplar project which is leading the charge to address the plastic pollution crisis in Ghana. The ASASE project was also selected for […]
A Guide to Chemical Recycling
Awareness as to the harmful effects of plastic on the environment is ever increasing. Along with this awareness comes initiatives to explore and develop new ways and techniques to process plastic waste to help create new materials for reuse. Traditional recycling methods come with many challenges, typically related to what types of plastic can be […]
Guide to Plastic-Free July
Plastic Free July is a campaign and global movement that runs each year in July and was is run by the Plastic Free Foundation. the campaign itself has been running since 2011 and has been gaining popularity each subsequent year it runs. On the the main goals of the Plastic Free July campaign is to […]
Trip to Northern Territory – Rubbish on the shore
In early May, the Plastic Collective Oz team (Louise and myself) were invited to ‘Rubbish on the Shore, a Think Tank on Country’, to contribute to discussions on ghost net and marine debris pollution in northern Australia. We undertook our journey to Northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory to participate in the Ghostnet Initiative workshop alongside […]
UN Global Plastics Treaty – the hits and misses of INC4
Last week, Ottawa hosted thousands of negotiators and observers for the fourth meeting of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) which is charged with negotiating by the end of this year a global, legally binding treaty to reduce plastic pollution. Plastic Collective was in attendance as an observer and also co-hosted a side event on […]
Types of Plastic: Guide to Different Plastic Types
Plastics are an extremely useful and flexible material. Because of this we often use plastics in our daily lives without giving them a second thought. One of the things that is overlooked when it comes to plastic types (although general awareness is growing) is that not all plastics are created equal when it comes to […]
How Fast Fashion is Bad for the Environment
Yves Saint Laurent was once quoted as saying, “fashions fade, style is eternal.” Sadly, with the arrival of the fast fashion movement, fashion these days does not have a chance to fade, it is almost immediately replaced with something new, as quickly as it arrives. Coupled with the immediacy of social media, the need to […]
What is the Global Plastics Treaty?
The Plastic Pollution Crisis The plastic pollution crisis began in the late 20th century when plastic waste increased exponentially and scientists in the 1970s began to see its effects on the environment. Plastic was a material that was once thought of as being the perfect material due to its flexibility as a manufacturing material, along […]
Plastic Pollution Facts, Data and Statistics – Plastic Collective
Plastic has permeated every aspect of human life due to its durability, versatility, and affordability. However, the convenience of using plastic comes at a steep environmental cost. The reality of plastic pollution extends beyond littered beaches and overflowing landfills. It impacts the ecosystem we depend upon. The aftermath of this man-made material is now an […]
