While some might assume companies should pause plastic mitigation efforts until a treaty is finalized, the reality is quite the opposite. A treaty may not be in place yet, but businesses are already exposed to real and growing risks.
Author Archives: Leticia Socal
This Isn’t Just Another Plastic-Free July
Photo by Lara Jameson on Pexels.com This July feels different, charged with the possibility of real change. It could be the beginning of major shifts in the plastics industry. I hope they’re big. Because big problems require big, bold solutions. 🌊 Just imagine: 2,000 truckloads of plastic dumped into the ocean every minute. Sea life entangled and suffocatedContinueContinue reading “This Isn’t Just Another Plastic-Free July”
Waste Not, Wait Not: Bridging the Global Sustainability Gap
Happy World Environment Day: The challenge isn’t just a technology gap, it’s a connectivity gap standing between us and a sustainable future.
The Next Step in Global Plastics Policy: INC-5’s Lessons and Opportunities
As I reflect on the outcomes of the recent fifth round of negotiations (INC-5), which was initially expected to be the final meeting in the journey toward a global plastics treaty, it’s clear that the forces shaping these talks remain divided. While INC-5 did not produce a final agreement, the opposing forces and competing ideasContinueContinue reading “The Next Step in Global Plastics Policy: INC-5’s Lessons and Opportunities”
Sustainable Marketplace: My Journey as a Conscious Consumer, Part II
Photo by Mica Asato on Pexels.com In my previous post, I delved into the sustainability efforts of Bite, a small company with an innovative product, navigating customer requests while grappling with some packaging missteps. In this follow-up, I’ll turn my focus to a well-known brand facing significant challenges in its sustainability claims, particularly in itsContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Marketplace: My Journey as a Conscious Consumer, Part II”
Navigating the Sustainable Marketplace: My Journey as a Conscious Consumer, Part I
Posting Hiatus DisclaimerI want to acknowledge my recent absence from writing. I’ve been busy with work and cautious about potential conflicts with previous employers. Now that I’m in a career gap, I’ve found the inspiration to return to writing and share my experiences with fellow consumers striving to live more sustainably and reduce waste. IContinueContinue reading “Navigating the Sustainable Marketplace: My Journey as a Conscious Consumer, Part I”
A Hotel Stay That Will Make (Even) a Zero-Waste Professional Happy
We all deserve a little vacation once in a while. After a year of collective trauma, job insecurity or heavy workloads, and astronomical amounts of stress, a time to unplug and unwind could do wonders for the mind and body. Every person has their own preferences and their own unique way of making their holidayContinueContinue reading “A Hotel Stay That Will Make (Even) a Zero-Waste Professional Happy”
What Does It Take to Be Green?
Earth Day is here and many of us take this opportunity to reflect: “How can I do better?”, “Is this really sustainable or is it greenwashing?”. That’s the modern dilemma in a world where 70% of consumers want to make better choices but are so confused with misinformation, unclear certifications, empty claims, and so on.ContinueContinue reading “What Does It Take to Be Green?”
Reflections on the latest Plastic Recycling Conference
After many years without attending a plastic event, I decided to go to the latest Plastic Recycling Conference last week, in DC. Here I am with my shampoo bar in the bag, wearing comfortable Rothys and carrying around a reusable water bottle. Traveling light, very light. I got there a bit skeptical, afraid to spendContinueContinue reading “Reflections on the latest Plastic Recycling Conference”
REUSE is trending again.
Remember not too long ago, when your parents need to bring that glass bottle back to the supermarket to get back a deposit? Well, that’s been in decline for years. In 2010, only 11% of Coca-Cola’s packaging was refillable glass. You can get nostalgic in Europe too, where 40% of beverage packaging was refillable inContinueContinue reading “REUSE is trending again.”
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