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Where Does Recycled Plastic Actually Go? A Buyer's Guide to rPET, rHDPE and rPP
When companies talk about recycled plastic, the conversation often starts with how much is being recycled. For procurement teams, the more relevant question is…
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Why Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Is the New Blueprint for Circular Supply Chains
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is rapidly evolving from a compliance requirement into a key driver of circular supply chains. As regulations…
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Why Ethical Ocean-Bound Plastic Is Moving from Premium Niche to Economic Imperative
For years, recycled plastic was seen as a sustainability premium rather than a business advantage. Today, rising energy costs, stricter regulations, and…
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Why Beach Cleanups are a Critical Intervention in Systemic Plastic Leakage (and What Brands Can Do About It)
According to the OECD's Global Plastics Outlook, the systemic gap remains staggering: while global production continues to climb, only 9% of plastic…
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The Design Gap in “100% Recyclable” Packaging and the Case for System-Aligned Circularity
While the label “100% recyclable” has become increasingly common, it is based on a technical definition that does not always translate into real-world…
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How Ethical Sourcing Organisations Can Use Carrier Selection to Align Freight With Sustainability Goals
Transportation is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions globally, and freight accounts for a substantial share of that total. Road…
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India’s 40% rPET Mandate: What It Means for the Packaging Industry
Effective as of 1st April 2026, the move toward 40% recycled content, particularly in food and beverage packaging, creates a clear direction for the…
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Garnier Beach Greenup Campaign
Part of Garnier’s Green Beauty program to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices among Gen Z and Millennials.…
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Organyc x Plastics For Change
Partnered with Plastics for Change in 2022 to collect, recycle, and reuse plastic waste, including low-value plastics for the first time. Focused on…
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M.A.C Cosmetics - Supply Chain Tour
Partnered with Plastics for Change on Earth Day 2023 through the "Back-To-M·A·C" takeback program to reduce plastic waste. This enables the collection…
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Partnership with Garnier
Ultra Doux Range Launch: Introduced in November 2022, featuring fair trade post-consumer recycled plastics from Plastics for Change. Ocean-Bound Plastic…
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The 83 Million Year Human Health Liability and the Urgent Case for a People First Circular Economy
A groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet Planetary Health titled "Global health burdens of plastics: a lifecycle assessment model from 2016…
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