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🌍 Global Responsibility for Plastic Pollution: A Call to Action ♻️ A recent study published in Science Advances highlights the urgent need for global producer responsibility in addressing plastic pollution. By analyzing data from 84 countries over five years, researchers identified major brands contributing to plastic waste, showing a direct correlation between plastic production and environmental damage. 🔍 Key Findings: 🏭 Top Polluters: Companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé are among the biggest contributors to plastic waste. 📊 50% Unbranded Plastic: Half of the plastic found was unbranded, highlighting the need for more transparent producer reporting. 🪞 Pollution Reflects Production: The more plastic produced, the more pollution generated, emphasizing the need for systemic change in production practices. ✨ What Can Be Done: 🚫 Eliminate Single-Use Plastics: Major producers need to commit to reducing or phasing out single-use plastic products. 🔄 Support Reusables: Businesses and policymakers should promote reusable packaging and invest in circular economy models. 🌍 Global Accountability: Companies must take responsibility for the waste they generate by tracking their plastic production and adopting sustainable practices. 🌱 If your company is ready to transition away from single-use plastics, contact us at [email protected] 💡 Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/g4vu-jC4 #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Reuse #ZeroWaste

🌿 Introducing Wisselwaar: Revolutionizing Reuse in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 While exploring my new hometown of Utrecht, I stumbled upon Wisselwaar at Ekoplaza, an organic supermarket. Their approach to reducing plastic waste immediately caught my eye. Who They Are: Wisselwaar is a pioneering initiative by Udea BV in the Netherlands that’s tackling the issue of plastic packaging head-on. By using reusable glass jars for their organic pantry staples, they’re making sustainability simple and stylish. How It Works: 🍝🍇 Choose Your Product: Pick your favorite Wisselwaar product from their range, including pasta, granola, dried fruits, nuts, and even tea. 💰 Pay a (small) Deposit: Each jar comes with a €0.70 deposit, which you get back when you return the jar. ♻️ Exchange and Reuse: Once your jar is empty, return it for a fresh one, and continue to enjoy your products without the waste! Why It Matters: 🚫🛍️ Reduce Packaging Waste: In the Netherlands alone, 26 billion plastic food packages are used annually. Wisselwaar’s jars help cut this number significantly. 🌍 Environmental Impact: Each jar saved from a landfill is a step towards a cleaner planet. Wissel Waar has already saved over 354,648 packages from waste! What You Can Do: 🌟  Support the movement towards zero waste by choosing Wisselwaar for your grocery needs. Visit their website or find their products in local stores to make a positive impact. Want to Learn More? 🔗 For more on how Wisselwaar is transforming packaging and to explore their full range of products, visit their website: https://wisselwaar.nl/ 🌱  Let's join Wisselwaar in making waste-free shopping the norm. 📢 Have you used Wisselwaar before? Are there similar initiatives in your home countries? Share your experiences in the comments! #reuse #plasticfree #circulareconomy #reusablepackaging

🍂 As summer winds down, our September newsletter brings you the latest from the packaging scene. Discover key events to keep an eye out for this month, from London Packaging Week to FACHPACK. Stay ahead in the industry with our roundup of news from last month. 📦 #reuse #plasticfree #circulareconomy #sustainability #packaginginnovation

🌍 Tackling Plastic Waste in the Global South: Key Insights 🌍 While global efforts to reduce plastic waste gain momentum, it's clear that some regions bear a heavier burden. The Global South, in particular, faces significant challenges due to overwhelming amounts of single-use plastics and inadequate waste management infrastructures. Here’s a snapshot from Eline Leising & Firda Istania’s article, "Scaling up the Reuse Revolution in the Global South": 🔍 Current Challenges: 🇮🇩 Indonesia’s recent landfill fires expose critical flaws in waste management. 🌊 Low-value plastics like sachets and pouches are rarely collected, worsening pollution and health risks. 🏚️ Waste management systems in many countries are outpaced by the surge in single-use plastics. 🚀 Innovative Solutions: ♻️ Upstream Initiatives: Enviu’s Zero Waste Living Lab incubates sustainable models, such as Alner’s returnable containers and QYOS’s IoT-based refill stations, which target local communities. 💡 Economic & Social Impact: These solutions not only reduce environmental harm but also lower costs for consumers and create new business opportunities within communities. 💡 Key Takeaways: 💰 Investment Gaps: The Global South receives only 11% of global plastic circularity investments, with most funds directed towards the Global North. 🌍 Scaling Challenges: Reuse systems struggle to scale due to financial and infrastructural barriers, but evolving policies and global treaties offer hope for change. 📚 Explore More: Discover how these innovative approaches are making a difference and why investment in upstream solutions is crucial. 🔗 Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/eAkykQ8i 🔗 Learn more about Enviu’s Zero Waste Living Lab: https://lnkd.in/eSMdSHe What do you think can be done to make reuse solutions more accessible in vulnerable regions? And what initiatives are happening in your area? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #Reuse #Upstream #PlasticFree #CircularEconomy

🌍 Tackling Disposable Cup Waste with myCoffeeCup! 🎉 🚀 Last week we posted about the astounding numbers of disposable cups used every day and the many alternatives available. Which brings us to myCoffeeCup, a pioneer in significant environmental change. Founded in Vienna in 2019 as a pilot project, myCoffeeCup has evolved into a nationwide innovative deposit system, providing a practical alternative to disposable coffee cups. 👉 What They Do? Customers can "buy" their to-go coffee through a simple app, paying a nominal deposit for a reusable cup that can be returned at any partner location—be it a café or a reverse vending machine—to reclaim their deposit. This system not only incentivizes reuse but also integrates seamlessly into daily routines. 🌱 Why It Matters? Every day, 800,000 disposable cups are used in Austria alone—translating to massive waste and resource consumption. myCoffeeCup's mission is clear: replace needless waste with a practical, sustainable solution that significantly reduces this footprint. 📊 In just five years, myCoffeeCup has: ☕Distributed over 1.3 million reusable cups. 🗑️ Saved 700 tons of waste and 6.2 million tons of CO2. These figures underscore a profound shift towards reducing the environmental impact of our daily habits. 🎂 myCoffeeCup celebrated its fifth-anniversary just last month, we applaud their commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous growth. This milestone marks not just years of hard work but also the collective impact of every individual who chose a reusable cup over a disposable one. To learn more about how you can participate in this reusable revolution or to get myCoffeeCup for your community or business, visit https://lnkd.in/dtnzdy3t. 📢 We Want to Hear from You! Have you tried using myCoffeeCup, or do you use other reusable cups to get your coffee? Share your experiences with reusable cups from your day-to-day in the comments below! #Reuse #circulareconomy #reusablecups #zerowate

🗺️ 2024 Plastic Promises Scorecard: Mapping Corporate Progress in Circular Economy for Plastics The chart below from As You Sow's Plastic Promises Scorecard visualizes the ambition and action companies across various industries are taking to address critical areas in preventing and reducing plastic pollution through circular economy practices. The report assesses companies' goals and their actions in areas such as recyclability, reduction, recycled content, recovery, reuse, and extended producer responsibility (EPR). While it serves as a crucial guide for investors, this report is also essential for anyone seeking a data-driven, realistic view of how 225 of the world's largest companies adhere to their commitments. Packed with key insights and actionable steps, it is a valuable resource for understanding the gap between intentions and actions in reducing plastic pollution. Make sure to read the full report at https://lnkd.in/eHQ-yiM5. #plasticfree #reuse #circulareconomy #upstream #globalimpact

⌛ Bringing Back the Deposit: Le Fourgon's Journey Towards Zero Waste This week, we're featuring Le Fourgon, an innovative company reviving a traditional practice to help us cut down on single-use plastics and embrace everyday reuse. 🛻 About Le Fourgon: Founded in 2021 in Lille, France, Le Fourgon is reigniting France's once-obligatory deposit system. Forty years ago, before the rise of large-scale retail shifted the market to single-use packaging, products like milk and beer were commonly delivered in reusable containers. This shift led to the disappearance of bottle washers and a surge to over 19 billion single-use bottles annually in France. Today, Le Fourgon is championing a sustainable change by bringing back the deposit system and making reuse accessible to everyone, establishing reuse as the new norm. 💡 How It Works: Getting started with Le Fourgon is as easy as browsing their website or app. Customers can select from a wide array of products, fill up a crate, and receive their order the same day. Upon the next delivery, empty containers are collected, and deposits credited back, making the cycle of reuse effortless and efficient. Products Offered: Explore a variety of consigned goods tailored to reduce packaging waste: 🥤 Sodas 🍺 Beer & Cider 🍷 Wine & Spirits ☕ Tea & Coffee 🥪 Snacks & Appetizers 🧼 Hygiene & Beauty 🧹 Household Maintenance ...and many more! 🔗 Check out their full range and order your favorites on their website: https://www.lefourgon.com 📧 Are you ready to reduce your plastic footprint with innovative reuse solutions? If you’re interested in discovering and implementing solutions in your business, contact us at InOff Plastic: [email protected] Stay tuned on our Linkedin each week where we introduce another reuse solution! #Reuse #PlasticFree #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation

☕ Our society runs on coffee, and with our fast-paced lives, we're always on the go. What if we made our morning java routine more sustainable? 🌍 Check out the sources: 🔗 Guardian: https://lnkd.in/dmUDeDrx 🔗 Wired: https://lnkd.in/gm6_3y74 

🔭 Realizing the vision towards e-commerce without the waste: BOXO 🌍 As we continue our journey across different reuse solution providers in takeaway sectors and cosmetics, we're excited to introduce BOXO I Herbruikbare verzendverpakkingen a Dutch startup revolutionizing e-commerce packaging and championing reuse. 📦 Introducing BOXO and Their Mission: Founded by Okke de Jonge, BOXO started as a student enterprise driven by frustration over excessive packaging in online orders. Today, BOXO is at the forefront of combating e-commerce waste with their innovative reusable parcel system. 🌱 Boxo's Impactful Approach: Reusable System: BOXO's reusable packaging, known as BOXOBAG, can be used at least 500 times, dramatically reducing waste. Sustainable Production: All packaging is locally produced in the Netherlands reusing FrieslandCampina's Bigbags to create their BOXOBAGS, highlighting a commitment to both environmental and social responsibility. 📈 Why Boxo Matters: In the Netherlands alone, nearly 375 million single-use boxes and bags end up in landfills annually, with packages often containing up to 50% air. BOXO's solutions include a subscription service to make reusable packaging the norm in e-commerce. 🔁 BOXO Return System: Convenient Returns: Customers can easily return their BOXOBAG to a network of physical return points, ensuring a seamless cycle of use and reuse. 🚀 Looking Ahead: BOXO is not just about reducing waste; it's about setting reuse as a new standard for e-commerce packaging. With plans to expand their system, BOXO aims to inspire a global shift towards sustainable packaging solutions. Give them your support by heading onto their website: https://boxo.nu/ 📢 We Want to Hear From You! Have you encountered innovative packaging solutions like Boxo in your online shopping experiences? What are your thoughts on the potential for reusable packaging to transform e-commerce? #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Ecommerce #Innovation #PlasticFree #Reuse

🌍From Linear to Circular: Why and How We Can Make the Switch in Plastics The recent report, "Le plastique: un matériel d'avenir?" (Plastic: A Material for the Future?), authored by Rémi Grimaud and Robin Girard from Mines Paris PSL and Zenon Research, delves into the urgent need for a sustainable approach to plastic use. The report critically examines the inefficiencies of the current linear plastic economy and advocates for a transformation toward a circular model. 📝 The authors stress the importance of transitioning to a circular economy for plastics. They emphasize the need to extend the lifespan of plastic materials and significantly reduce the reliance on single-use plastics, stating: "In the coming years, the major challenge will be to promote a much more circular plastics economy. This approach aims to preserve the value of products, materials, and resources by reintegrating them into the production cycle for as long as possible. An important and necessary lever is also the reduction in the use of plastics where possible and the increase in the lifespan of objects. In this regard, avoiding single-use plastics is a significant lever.” 📢 We want to hear from you! Were you aware of the extent of plastic mismanagement and incineration? How does this graph impact your views on plastic use? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✉ Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website for more information on how your company can make this shift. 📖 Dive deeper into the impacts of plastics on our climate and how we can collectively pivot towards a sustainable future by reading the full report https://shorturl.at/Vxue0 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #PlasticPollution #PlasticFree #Reuse #ZeroWaste