The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution, convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is scheduled to take place from November 25 to December 1, 2024, in Busan, South Korea. This significant meeting...

Plastic waste in Indonesia documented by Plastic Collective  The world has a plastic problem. The alarming global increase in plastic production from 2 million tonnes in 1950 to over 400 million tonnes in 2021 has created a crisis. Even as recycling initiatives...

Plastic Collective and SEArcular waste Pickers’ in Indonesia Indonesia stands at the epicentre of the global pollution crisis. The world produces over 300 million tons of plastic annually, and a staggering 8 million tons of it ends up in the ocean....

The plastic industry is grappling with a crisis: while the world produces over 400 million tons of plastic annually, only about 9% of it gets recycled. The rest accumulates in landfills, oceans, and ecosystems, contributing to a growing environmental emergency. To...

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. As governments, businesses, and individuals strive to reduce their plastic footprint, finding the right tools to support this mission is essential. One increasingly popular initiative...

Image by Canva In recent years, microplastics have emerged as a significant environmental concern, but less discussed is their potential impact on human health. These tiny nanoparticles, often less than 5mm in size, are everywhere from the air we breathe to the water...

NYC Climate Week 2024 brought together global leaders, activists, and experts for an urgent conversation about the future of our planet. With over 900 events, this year’s event was the largest yet, focusing on accelerating climate solutions to limit global warming to...

At Plastic Collective, we believe that real change happens when brands take meaningful action to address their plastic use. Our mission is to empower companies to manage plastic responsibly and work towards a sustainable, circular economy. One of the standout brands...