Sustainability is now imposed. Leadership is still a choice.
In 2025, sustainability is no longer an aspirational idea reserved for annual reports or brand manifestos. It has become a structural requirement, embedded in regulation, scrutinised by regulators, and increasingly assessed by consumers who expect evidence, not intention. For brands navigating plastic packaging, EPR compliance, and sustainability commitments, this marks a decisive shift: Regulation has […]
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 […]
Achieving Plastic Circularity: Choosing the Best Plastic Offsetting Option
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. As governments, businesses, and individuals strive to reduce their plastic footprint, finding the right tools to support this mission is essential. One increasingly popular initiative is businesses offsetting plastic packaging through plastic credits. Certified credits allow organisations to mitigate their plastic waste […]
Mitigation of Plastic Pollution – Climate Action on Plastic Waste, Mitigation Checklist
Mitigation of Plastic Pollution This blog is the second in our blog mini series focused on Plastic Collective’s Plastic Pathways for Corporates 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, as released in February 2021 [1] […]
Net Zero vs. Carbon Neutral
In recent years, the phrases “net zero” and “carbon neutral” have become buzzwords in the climate change and sustainability discussion. Governments, businesses, and individuals are increasingly encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint and instead adopt green practices to minimize their environmental impact. Understanding the differences between net zero carbon emissions and carbon neutral is crucial […]