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Small islands & remote coastal communities are turning limitations into innovations to tackle plastic waste. From prepaid garbage systems in Vanuatu to waste-to-fuel tech in Palau, learn more in a white paper by the Waste Recycling Environment Network: bit.ly/3DcBcSb

The plastic waste problem is complex, but not insurmountable — and diverse, practical solutions are already making a positive impact across the world. Explore our Solutions For Change Showcase here to learn more: bit.ly/4glAeBt

Informal waste workers collect, sort, and recycle discarded materials, playing a vital role in resource recovery. Their work is crucial for plastic circularity. Discover more circularity heroes at our Digital Solutions Showcase: bit.ly/4glAeBt

Ending plastic pollution in small islands & remote coastal communities starts with understanding what works best. Explore innovative solutions through the lens of a hierarchy of actions in the white paper by the Waste Recycling Environment Network (WREN): bit.ly/3DcBcSb

Recycling is key to circularity, but mixed plastic waste is hard to recycle. Basic mechanical recycling offers a cost-effective solution, shared Martyn Tickner & Arun Rajamani in Innovation News Network. Read more: bit.ly/3Wgk0S6

What plastic pollution solutions will work best for small islands & remote coastal communities? A white paper by the Waste Recycling Environment Network (WREN), with support from the PREVENT Waste Alliance & us, evaluates solutions through 6 criteria: bit.ly/3F7adYF

Meet the pioneers who are driving positive change in plastic circularity: from creating jobs in ASASE Foundation to empowering local communities in Tridi Oasis and supporting waste pickers through African Reclaimers Organisation. Discover their stories in our Showcase: bit.ly/4bE4JRx

Tackling plastic waste takes collaboration. Our Senior Advisor Pranav Goenka, spoke with Innovation News Network on regionally tailored solutions, hands-on learning & catalytic capital in waste management. Read more: bit.ly/41H0S1u

From mechanical and chemical to cascade recycling, these processes are transforming used materials into valuable resources, playing a key role in driving a #CircularEconomy. Learn more in our video series: bit.ly/3QMPPyE

Project JingSu, led by @GIZ_gmbh, is helping to reduce the flow of plastic waste into the Yangtze River by collecting, sorting and recycling single-use containers. Using smart tech, they’re advancing the #CircularEconomy. Learn more: bit.ly/3XGTMJ8

Imagine having real-time insights into waste composition before it reaches the sorting facility. Belgian startup Rematics is making that a reality, using AI-powered cameras to identify recyclables and hazardous materials on collection trucks. Learn more: bit.ly/4i23xZM

Can we build better roads with #plasticwaste? LTA and NUS are testing a plastic-bituminous asphalt mix that enhances road durability without leaking micro plastics into the environment. Watch to learn more.

The European plastics recycling market needs robust and timely incentives to overcome economic hurdles hindering investment in advanced plastic recycling, shared Martyn Tickner in @packagingeurope. More insights: bit.ly/42NCA7C

Waste pickers play a crucial but unrecognised role in dealing with Ghana’s plastic waste. This Earth Day, learn how the CASH IT! recycling plants by ASASE Foundation are providing safer, more dignified and stable employment for these workers: bit.ly/4jGdFsf

Plastic films are hard to decontaminate, so recycling rates are low. But Nextek’s COtooCLEAN offers a promising solution to this problem. Learn how the technology cleans plastic films so they can be recycled into food-grade resins: bit.ly/43knHcc

Intentional design plays a crucial role in preventing plastic waste. Designing for reuse provides one of the many effective solutions to reduce waste, inspiring startups and businesses globally. Explore 6 innovative examples to design our waste.

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) makes producers accountable for their products’ environmental impact, ensuring they cover end-of-life costs like collection and recycling. But beyond funding waste management, what other benefits does EPR bring? Watch the video to find out!

Mr. Jacob Duer, President & CEO, Alliance to End Plastic Waste, addressing brand owners, producers, and regulators at the inaugural session of the summit on Use of Recycled Plastics (UReP), organised by the Plastic Packaging Research & Development Centre (PPRDC). #UFlexLimited