Plastic
To manage plastic waste, you first have to measure it — here's how we did it for one Caribbean country
Measuring the problem is often challenging for plastics, due to lack of data on where they come from and end up. Read More
Plastic to-go containers are bad, but the alternatives might not be much better
Single-use plastic bans are showing up across the nation. But compostable plates and forks may not solve the plastic crisis. Read More
5 actions companies can take to fix the ubiquitous polybag
If you’ve ever ordered garments online from a retailer, you would have, in all likelihood, had it delivered, neatly sealed within a polybag. Read More
Down plastic, up morale: How a sustainability graduate school is reducing single-use plastic
Our finance department measured the "before" of our office’s single-use plastic, and implemented improvements right away. Read More
A surge of new plastic production is on the way
Major oil companies, facing the prospect of reduced demand for their fuels, are ramping up their plastics output. Read More
6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020
From refill schemes to more practical and viable recycling options, there's a stronger sense of urgency to find solutions. Read More
Closing the loop on 2019
Bringing you the five biggest stories of the circular economy from this past year, and some predictions for the next. Read More
The haunting reality of ocean plastics
A new report highlights the lasting danger of pollution in our seas — but also the opportunity to remove and innovate with the resources that get dumped there. Read More
Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper team up for recycled plastics drive
The collaboration spearheaded by WWF will focus on boosting recycling infrastructure and public awareness campaigns in the U.S. Read More
Are bioplastics really better for the environment? Read the fine print
Confusion among terms like bioplastics, bio-based and biodegradable plastics makes it hard to discern and make the environmentally responsible choice. Read More
