Earth Day 2026: The problem isn’t plastic. It’s waiting.
In business sustainability, there’s a quiet assumption that shapes more decisions than we like to admit: that the best solution hasn’t arrived yet. It appears in conversations about next-generation materials, in long-term circularity strategies, and in the belief that given enough time, systems will evolve into something more efficient and sustainable. On the surface, that […]
A diver, a village, and a tide that needed turning
Garri Bernel did not set out to become a community leader. He was a scuba diver. A lawyer. A Filipino living in North Bali, drawn to the quiet rhythm of coastal life in Les Village. A place where mornings begin with the sea, and where livelihoods are tied, intimately and irrevocably, to what lies beneath […]
What Country has the most Plastic Pollution
A Growing Global Threat Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental crises of our time. Each year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced, with 14 million tons ending up in our oceans annually, according to the estimates of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This pollution devastates ecosystems, marine life, […]
How to Reduce your Plastic Footprint
Plastic pollution is a huge environmental issue affecting our world today. It is becoming harder to avoid plastic packaging, materials, and products in our everyday lives. Plastic consumption has expedited over the past decade, with more than 8 million metric tons of plastic waste ending up in our oceans every year. By the year 2050, […]
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 […]
The Plastic Impact on Climate Change
Climate change is a topic that is currently garnering a lot of attention in the media, especially with reports of unseasonal and extreme weather events that are taking place around the world. With this increased scrutiny there is a focus on the various contributing climate impact factors to identify what can be done to tackle […]
Plastic Pollution Facts & Statistics
Plastic pollution is a problem has quickly become one of the most important environmental issues in recent years. It is a global problem that affects every corner of the planet, from the deepest ocean trenches to the most remote mountain ranges. The ubiquity of plastic in modern society has given rise to its widespread use […]
Mitigation of Plastic Pollution
This blog is the second in our blog mini series focused on Plastic Collective’s Plastic Pathways which help corporates address plastic pollution as part of taking action on climate change and achieving their sustainability objectives, guided by the Guidelines for Corporate Plastic Stewardship (the “Corporate Guidelines” found here) Plastic Collective‘s Plastic Pathways for Corporates take […]
Plastic Credits: Safeguarding against “greenwashing” and false company eco-friendly / ESG claims
“Greenwashing”, or the exaggeration of claims by companies about their environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements, is a growing problem in the ESG industry. Under pressure from consumers, shareholder and environmental groups, regulators are now looking at tightening rules when talking about environmental claims such as sustainability or neutral emissions[1]. To instill integrity and counter greenwashing claims in plastic credit programs (such […]
Response to “Three problems’ with Verra’s first plastic waste reduction credits” by Madeleine Jenkins
I’d like to respond to Madeleine Jenkins’ article “Three problems’ with Verra’s first plastic waste reduction credits”. I’m Steve Hardman, Director of Plastic Collective, which is a developer of plastic collection and recycling projects that advises businesses on how to develop better plastic sustainability pathways and reduce plastic pollution. Part of our work includes registering […]