Precious Plastic
Precious Plastic is an open-source project that provides tools and guidance on creating local, small-scale recycling shops for the processing and manufacturing of new products. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Guidance is geared for plastic entrepreneurs that are motivated to recycle and manufacture new products on site. MORE INFORMATION: https://preciousplastic.com/en/index.html THE PROBLEM Few single-use plastic items are actually recycled, with the […]
Plastic-Free Drinking Water
Cities can help end the trend of buying water in plastic by ensuring citizens have access to free, drinkable water. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Recent polls suggest that 65% of people would not buy plastic water bottles if tap water refills were freely available. MORE INFORMATION: Refill.org.uk THE PROBLEM Every year around the world we create […]
Plastic Sachet Alternatives
Promoting alternatives to- or the recycling of- plastic sachets will reduce the impact these small yet destructive plastics have on the environment. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Companies like Unilever are creating recycling solutions for sachets but even better are their plastic-free seaweed-based alternatives. MORE INFORMATION: https://rethink-plastic.com/brand/evoware/ and https://www.creacycle.de/images/2019.11.13_Unilever_CreaSolv_Sachet_Recycling.pdf THE PROBLEM Billions of single-use plastic sachets are sold everyday, particularly in developing […]
Loop
Loop is a global circular shopping platform that enables consumers to buy common household products in reusable containers and with a container delivery/return service in partnership with major retail brands. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Loop currently features 173 products that range from food to personal care products, to household cleaning supplies, and with a […]
Edible Packaging
Edible packaging made of natural, biodegradable, plant-based materials can be eaten on the go, without a need for waste collection, processing, recycling, or disposal. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Edible packaging is made of zero waste packaging materials that can be utilized for food and beverages. MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/future-of-food/food-packaging-plastics-recycle-solutions/ THE PROBLEM Of the 78 million metric tons […]