There is no circular economy without her: The role of women in waste management
At 6am, before most offices switch on their lights, she is already working. If she has gloves, she wears them. If she can afford a mask, she uses one. In front of her is a pile of plastic that doesn’t belong to her – bottles, sachets, food packaging, film. The leftovers of someone else’s convenience. […]
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 […]
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 Collective Partners with KOLEKT to Strengthen Traceability & Transparency in Plastic Recovery Projects
Driving Digital Innovation in Plastic Waste Management At Plastic Collective, we believe that measurable, transparent action is the key to solving the plastic waste crisis. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with KOLEKT, a cutting-edge waste management platform that will digitise and track the plastic collection and recycling transactions across our projects in […]
Preventing Plastic Waste for entering our Oceans: Plastic Collective and SEArcular by Greencore Indonesia
Tackling the Plastic Crisis in Indonesia Indonesia is the third largest contributor to marine plastic pollution globally with high rates of plastic leakage into the environment from both collected and uncollected waste. Plastic waste in Indonesia is commonly burned, left in dumpsites, or taken to landfill sites operating beyond capacity, this mismanagement has negative health consequences for […]
Unlocking Financing to Combat the Plastics Crisis: Insights from the World Bank
The World Bank’s recent report, “Unlocking Financing to Combat the Plastics Crisis: Opportunities, Risks, and Recommendations for Plastic Credits,” dives deep into the evolving world of financing plastic pollution mitigation via plastic credits, offering key insights into where the market stands today and where it needs to go. This report is a valuable resource, shedding light […]
WORLD BANK / FEATURE STORY: Tackling the Plastics Pollution Crisis by Channeling Private Capital to Projects that Reduce Plastic Waste
WORLD BANK/ FEATURE STORY: Washington, D.C., January 24, 2024 Of the nearly 350 million tons of plastics that are produced annually, about 70 percent end up in managed landfills or are incinerated, about 10 percent is recycled and the remaining 20 percent simply escape into the environment. According to the OECD, nearly 1.7 million tons of […]
WORLD BANK / PRESS RELEASE: World Bank’s New Outcome Bond Helps Communities Remove and Recycle Plastic Waste
WORLD BANK PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, January 24, 2024 The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) today priced a seven-year $100 million, principal-protected Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond. This innovative bond provides investors with a financial return linked to Plastic Waste Collection Credits, Plastic Waste Recycling Credits (collectively, plastic credits), and Verified Carbon Units […]