We took them to scrap shops where they met female entrepreneurs. We met Ranjini, a female businesswoman who had used the support from M.A.C to transform her life. When we arrived, she was so grateful that she had brought us coconuts and flowers. She showed the team the shed M.A.C and helped build for her. She was brimming with pride.
Read MoreThe world grapples with a growing plastic pollution crisis. Millions of tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year, harming marine life and ecosystems. To address this pressing issue, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC).
Read MoreExplore The Body Shop's transformative partnership with Plastics For Change, pioneering the use of recycled PET from India. Witness their impactful journey from 2016 to 2024, championing fair trade, sustainable packaging, and empowering waste pickers. Join the movement towards a greener future with purpose-driven initiatives and a commitment to positive change.
Read MoreExplore the choice between Virgin and Recycled Plastics. Discover the benefits of Fair Trade rPET, from food-grade applications to ethical sourcing. Future-proof your business with innovation and ethical practices. Join the revolution with Plastics For Change.
Read MoreExplore the economics behind combating plastic pollution. Learn how INC3 negotiations tackle subsidies, boost recycling, and shape a sustainable future. Uncover the proposed elements for the Plastics Treaty.
Read MoreUnlock the potential of EU regulations as a competitive edge for your brand with Plastics for Change. Explore sustainable solutions to elevate your brand's impact and success
Read MoreEach year millions of tonnes of recycled plastic is imported from the global south to the global north. In fact, 58% of all plastic collected comes from the informal sector in emerging economies, while 50% of all the recycled plastic consumed in packaging happens in Europe.
Here are 6 questions to ask when sourcing plastics from plastic traders!
Read MoreThere are a ton of rules when it comes to what can and can't be recycled, and all those different symbols on products don't always make it clearer! So which choice should we follow? Here are some items that CANNOT be recycled
Read MoreFollowing the principles of carbon emission taxes, Extended Producer Responsibility is a concept where manufacturers and importers of products bear a significant degree of responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products throughout the product life-cycle.
Read MoreRecycling is the process of collecting waste materials, transforming them back into raw materials, and processing them into new products. ♻️
The recycling process can happen in three different ways but they all have three steps in common.
The figures above are a clear indicator that we should all stop consuming so much. But, at the same time, increasing the recycled content of the products we buy can help save our natural resources.
Without further ado, here are five reasons why you should buy recycled products:
Read MoreIn celebration of World Ocean Day, we share with you 5 mind-blowing facts about our ocean. Did you know it produces 70% of the world’s oxygen? Keep reading to learn more!
Read MoreAs you might know, there are seven different types of plastic being used around the world - they differ in size, color, usage and disposal. But, as a conscious (and curious) consumer, you might wonder: what types of plastic are recyclable? Well, if you are interested in discovering which plastic can be recycled, keep reading!
Read MoreWhat is plastic offsetting? Is it really the best way to reduce plastic? And what role does it play in the fight against plastic pollution? Find out more here.
Read MoreThis blog will summarize the latest report published by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) titled "Plastic Pollution" that sheds light on the extent of plastic pollution, its impact on our environment, and the urgent need for collective action. We will also highlight the crucial role of informal waste workers, the importance of using recycled plastic, the understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), the financial viability of measures like a plastic tax, and the significance of the Global Plastics Treaty.
Read MoreImagine a global plastics treaty based on the targets for limiting the parts per million microplastics in the human body. Perhaps this framework could help to ratify a plastics treaty in the same way that the Paris Agreement leveraged parts per million Co2 in the atmosphere as a key metric.
Read MoreIn order to help you make better-informed decisions about the products that you buy, today we will go through the 7 different types of plastic, how they differ, and their impact on the environment.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce that we’ve become one of the first companies in the world to be certified by the OBP certification. Introduced in 2020 by Zero Plastics Ocean in collaboration with Control Union Certifications, the program certifies companies that can guarantee that their products truly are, or originate from OBP and adhere to fair trade guidelines.
Read MoreThe recycling industry is a complex environment with myriads of different regulations being updated every few years. Here are the current regulations in force for the use of recycled plastic in the US, Europe and India.
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