Plastic Waste
It's time to value waste collectors for their pivotal role in the plastic supply chain
Even while playing an important role in the chain, they typically are not compensated for that contribution. Corporations have an opportunity to change that. Read More
The U.S. Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20
The U.S. recycling system is notoriously ineffective. A new Recycling Partnership project convenes 60 organizations and aims to change that by 2025. Read More
The power of pursuing not-so-obvious sustainable solutions
Sponsored: Little changes can add up to big differences. Read More
The pandemic made plexiglass an everyday item — can Lucite make it circular?
These days, it's hard to leave the house without seeing a plexiglass shield, but what will happen to that plastic when the pandemic is over? Read More
Closed Loop Partners teams with Walmart, CVS, Target to take on the plastic bag
The goal of the three-year partnership will include a search for a solution to replace the single-use plastic bag. Read More
Governments and companies need to fill the plastic data gap
Without data, it's difficult to know your impact. Simply put, we can’t manage what we can’t measure. Read More
Why corporate leadership on plastic pollution is sorely lacking
A new report shows that the consumer goods industry is failing to address single-use plastics and take financial responsibility to improve recycling. Read More
Inside Eastman’s moonshot goal for endlessly circular plastics
A legacy chemical company aims to revolutionize plastics recycling. Can it make a material difference? Read More
Now more than ever, it seems we can't live without plastic
Companies and governments are working to minimize environmental harm of plastic packaging and products, but they face a nuanced reality. Read More
A tale of two snack pouches
Millions of parents have come to rely on single-serve fruit squeezes, but the packaging piles up in landfills. Here's how GoGo Squeeze and Gerber are reinventing their packaging toward greater recyclability. Read More