Plastic Waste
Report Report: Food waste, investing, transportation, systems change, plastic pollution
The latest crop of research reports on sustainable business, climate and cleantech topics. Read More
Are you ready for Round 3 of the plastic waste trade war?
Plastic waste exporting countries will soon need the informed consent from recipient countries to import their waste. Read More
3 circular plastics trends to watch
They’re helping make the case for circularity. Read More
Will one of these 12 visions replace today's throwaway coffee cup?
Circular business models, plant-based materials and water-based coatings are among the solutions starring in the Next-Gen Cup Consortium and Challenge. Read More
IBM chemists have found a faster way to recycle plastics, even stuff coated with residue
The technology was born at the company’s research center in California. Read More
Solving the plastic pollution crisis requires focus on another ‘R’ — responsibility
Companies must tackle the problem by reducing and reusing first, rather than skipping straight to recycling as the best solution. Read More
Why solving the problem of plastic waste begins at home
New business models and incentives for consumers are two ways to start. Read More
Shareholders ask retailers to report on plastic bags
Retailers that aren't disclosing their plans to reduce or eliminate plastic bag use may be in store for shareholder activism. Read More
Can Big Chemical end plastics pollution?
Dow, BASF, ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips and DSM have pledged to fight plastic waste across the value chain. Read More
The plastics value chain is only as strong as its weakest link
And the weakest link? People. Read More
