Plastic Production

The Cost of Delay: Why Businesses Can’t Wait for a Plastics Treaty

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.

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”

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.”

How do Reduce, Reuse & Recycle affect Plastic Production?

We often talk about actions around the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – but the real impact of those on plastic production, and consequent pollution, is not as well articulated. How much can we collectively achieve by reducing, reusing, and recycling? Plastic Waste: the status-quo First, let’s take a look at the current scenario.ContinueContinue reading “How do Reduce, Reuse & Recycle affect Plastic Production?”