Is the UK's delay in EPR implementation a blessing in disguise for tackling plastic waste? Martyn Tickner, our Chief Advisor for Circular Solutions, shares how this pause could enable a more seamless rollout of the EPR scheme. Read more: bit.ly/3UBQQuW

81% of people feel guilty about garbage from takeout meals, says our partner Megloo(メグルー). To encourage the switch from single-use containers to reusable ones, the Megloo Re-use initiative leverages innovative design and technology. Read more: bit.ly/4arqgL1

Nearly half the 360MT of plastic waste produced yearly is landfilled. We must boost recycling and valorise discarded plastics. With Roland Berger, we developed the Plastic Waste Management Framework, offering tailored strategies to reduce leakage: bit.ly/470P22N

Pay a deposit on a drink bottle, enjoy your beverage, then return the container to get your money back—that's Deposit Refund Systems in a nutshell. This policy tool can reduce littering and boost plastic collection, reuse, and recycling.

Digital watermarking could revolutionise a vital part of the waste management chain. The technology is unique in its ability to provide traceability for digital product passports, EPR fee formulations and more. Read on: bit.ly/3K4MVSF

In more than 60% of countries globally, informal waste pickers play a key role in waste management efforts. Together with Roland Berger, we explore how policies to support, integrate, and fund waste pickers’ activities can drive plastic recycling rates: bit.ly/470P22N

What are Solution Models? They capture key insights from our projects, laying the foundation to replicate successful strategies that advance plastic circularity. Learn how they are environmentally beneficial, socially responsible and economically viable: bit.ly/3VeMsE5

Around 22% of plastic waste ends up in the environment and about 49% in landfills. Let’s rethink our linear consumption models and collaborate to drive circularity. By working together, we can set the foundation for a more sustainable future. #WorldEnvironmentDay

Effective household waste segregation is fundamental to better waste management, reducing pollution, and enabling circularity. Our Solution Model playbook, Engaging Households in Segregated Municipal Waste Collection, offers strategies for replication. bit.ly/3Ty4wro

Informal waste workers are the backbone of waste management, yet they face income instability, poor welfare, and social stigma. Discover 4 ways to empower them from our collaboration with VietCycle helping nearly 600 waste collectors. Learn more: bit.ly/4bW7CMF

As talks progress on the International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution, it's clear that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Learn more about the ILBI and how it supports holistic efforts in the fight against plastic waste.

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve signed a letter of intent for a co-investment partnership with AIIB and Indonesia’s Kementerian PUPR to improve solid waste management services in select cities and districts. Learn more: bit.ly/45nDQ0Y

Flexible plastic like packaging are challenging to recycle due to their low weight and difficulty in sorting. See how @SEArcular incentivised the collection of flexibles in Gresik, East Java: bit.ly/3XzgnIg

Upskilling waste workers is key for improving health and safety, as well as efficient plastic waste management. Our Solution Model Playbook outlines 7 steps to develop effective training based on insights from ongoing projects: bit.ly/4ajBqBC

By 2040, over $1 trillion in investments across the plastics value chain will be crucial for transitioning to circularity. One financing instrument that will prove pivotal in driving this shift is Lombard Odier's Plastic Circularity Fund. Learn more in our carousel.

In 2023, we made significant strides in advancing plastic circularity through global collaborations for systemic change. Our latest Progress Report details our journey, from piloting innovative waste management solutions to creating lasting impact. endplasticwaste.org/en/progress2023

The past year, we have made strides towards ending plastic waste by helping to advance a circular economy for plastics. What does that collective impact look like? Learn about the impact we’ve made and our progress in 2023: bit.ly/4dqOWoR

We are pleased to welcome our newest member, Astra Polymers to the Alliance. As a leading producer of masterbatch and dust-free additive systems, Astra Polymers brings valuable industry knowledge in material design and formulation. Learn more: bit.ly/3SWYIHr

Taking stock of the past year and looking ahead, our President and CEO Jacob Duer emphasises the need for collaboration to tackle the plastic waste challenge. Read about our journey towards #AdvancingCircularity here: bit.ly/3ykV0QT

What do you think is the goal of circular design for plastics?