Plastic Waste
An ambitious global treaty is a crucial step in solving the plastic crisis
Governments, businesses and civil society must seize this pivotal moment and call for a meaningful framework to enable the transition to a circular economy. Read More
There isn’t enough recycled plastic for companies to meet commitments. What now?
Recycling and using recycled content alone won’t solve the waste crisis. We must design the idea of waste out of the system. Read More
The flexible film recycling conundrum
The major challenge with flexible packaging remains its recyclability. TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky discusses likely scenarios for what's ahead. Read More
Should we give plastic credits a chance?
They could play an important role during the transition to packaging innovations that don’t lead to plastic pollution. Read More
In Southern India, managing waste is a government failure
But the problem started in the Global North. Read More
The Great Lakes are awash in plastic. Can robots and drones help?
These remote-control devices raise the profile about the growing problem of plastics in the lakes that provide one-fifth of the world's freshwater. Read More
This California law changes things for plastics in the state
It will impose new sustainability requirements on all businesses manufacturing single-use packaging or plastic single-use service ware. Read More
National order bans single-use plastics in national parks. Does it go far enough?
What's worth celebrating, critiquing and waiting on. Read More
Is advanced recycling the answer to plastic waste?
Waste into materials not just once but continuously: It’s the brass ring of the circular economy. Can it work? Read More
These startups seek to close the supply-and-demand gap for recycled plastics
Corporations want to increase recycled plastic content in packaging and products but can't get enough of it. These three companies are making moves to help address this need. Read More
