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Are you familiar with plastic offsetting and plastic credits? A relatively new corporate practice towards boosting sustainability credentials modelled on carbon credits, it is used to make a "plastic-neutrality" claim by companies like PepsiCo . However, besides the fact that plastics production and recovery cannot ever be environmentally neutral, carbon offsetting: > does not reflect the real environmental impact of plastics use, > treats every kilogram of plastic equally, and > lacks independent verification. The article below explores the topic in more depth: https://lnkd.in/dBTfgmKC

Are you familiar with plastic offsetting and plastic credits? A relatively new corporate practice towards boosting sustainability credentials modelled on carbon credits, it is used to make a "plastic-neutrality" claim by companies like PepsiCo . However, besides the fact that plastics production and recovery cannot ever be environmentally neutral, carbon offsetting: > does not reflect the real environmental impact of plastics use, > treats every kilogram of plastic equally, and > lacks independent verification. The article below explores the topic in more depth: https://lnkd.in/dyAsZpai

Starting tomorrow, 170+ countries will gather to negotiate a legally binding instrument on #plastic pollution with a view to agreeing on a global #treaty by the end of 2024. Ahead of the treaty talks, the ESG Insider #podcast from S&P Global Sustainable1 launched a miniseries about the path forward for plastic. We talk to many different stakeholders to understand how plastic impacts the environment and human health; what to expect from the treaty negotiations; how plastic continues to be a key material for many industries; and how some companies that produce and use plastic are approaching the challenges of waste and pollution. In the series, Esther Whieldon and Jennifer Laidlaw talk to: *Dr. Philip Landrigan, Director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good at Boston College. He was lead author of a major scientific study the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health published in 2023. *Willemijn Peeters, who discusses policies and actions to increase recycling and #reuse of plastics and #reduce plastic pollution. She is Founder and CEO of circularity consultancy Searious Business and an Adviser to the UN on the global plastics agreement. *Stewart Harris, Senior Director of Global Plastics Policy at the trade group the American Chemistry Council, who says plastic #demand will continue to grow.  *Jihane Ball and Stephanie (SA) Kalil from Dow, one of the world’s largest chemical and plastic production companies. They explain how Dow is approaching the challenge of pollution and waste alongside growing demand for plastic. *Allison Lin 林宜蓁, Global Vice President of Packaging Sustainability at Mars, one of world’s the largest food and confectionary companies. *Carroll Muffett, CEO of the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), a nonprofit advocacy organization. He says that transforming and reducing plastic production will be one of the key topics at the negotiations.  *Adela Putinelu, Head of Policy and Sustainability at plastics recycling company Plastic Energy, who talks about some of the emerging #technology #solutions for plastic waste. *Richard Wielechowski, Senior Investment Analyst in the Textiles Programme at think tank Planet Tracker. He explains why #recycling is only part of the solution to #plasticpollution.    *Aarthi Ananthanarayanan, Director of the Climate and Plastics Initiative at environmental advocacy group Ocean Conservancy. She explains how plastic is affecting #oceans and contributing to #climatechange. Listen to the series & subscribe to the ESG Insider podcast here: *https://lnkd.in/gcr7AKJb *https://lnkd.in/gEQUwT3y *https://lnkd.in/gHuWUBWt #sustainability #plastictreaty #ESGInsider #earthday

We are already over 90% reduction! Thrilled to share the latest developments in the journey towards a greener and more sustainable future! The European Commission has just recommended a groundbreaking initiative to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by a staggering 90% by 2040. 🌱💚 As we collectively strive for a more sustainable planet, it's encouraging to witness these bold steps being taken at the policy level. Every effort counts in our commitment to combat climate change, and this latest recommendation is a beacon of hope for a healthier Earth. On a related note, I'm excited to share that our team has been actively contributing to this eco-conscious movement. We've successfully developed a plastic granulate from recycled fishing nets with over 90% CO2 reduction compared to virgin plastic, specifically tailored for cosmetic packaging. 🌿🌐 This innovative solution not only aligns with the European Commission's vision for reduced emissions but also addresses the critical issue of plastic waste in the beauty industry. By opting for our plastic granulate, cosmetic companies can make a significant impact on their carbon footprint and contribute to a circular economy. Let's continue to champion sustainability, embrace eco-friendly alternatives, and work together towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world. 🌎💙 #Sustainability #GreenTech #ClimateAction #Innovation #CircularEconomy #CosmeticPackaging #CarbonFootprint #EUClimateGoals

interesting developments on plastic directive and the importance of factual information closely linked... #eps #packaging #recycling #eumeps #unep #plastic

All eyes are on plastics right now. Catch up quick on the climate, ocean, and health risks of plastics - and how to address them in the first episode: https://lnkd.in/eDtT-_tM

Planet vs Plastic We believe everything is connected and so is our health and that of our planet. We are, as humans, deeply connected to both the problems and the solutions.    That’s why in everything we do, we aim at limiting our carbon footprint. And by carbon we mean plastics and petroleum-based products.  Why plastics specifically?  🛢️ 400 million metric tons of plastic produced each year 🛢️ with only 9% recycled and as much as 22% mismanaged  🛢️ poor recycling stats everywhere; US at 4%, Canada at 6%, China at 11%, and EU at 14% 🛢️ if not mismanaged, ends up incinerated or in landfills 🛢️ all of which contribute to air, land, river, or ocean pollution 🛢️ all of which contribute to health decline in planet, animal and human With great plastic power comes great responsibility! Find out what we do to support the Planet vs Plastic here: bit.ly/3Ue6ywe Mireille Vega, chemist (Dr. Mimi) Lauren Scott @The Resilience Report InnoHub La Centrale Signé Local - Vitrine du fait au Québec #connected #vgambiome #onehumanskin #onehumanplanet #ecoskincare #scienceofskin #healthyskin #natural #vegan #vgamB4After #vgamspringcleaning

“Plastic is a material class, which is not bad, but it's overused to the point where it is overwhelming our global systems. We don't have the infrastructure at the scale we need, and in the places we need it, to get it back in use in a way that does not pollute or leak into our environment."    🌍 This year, #EarthDay2024 had the theme of ‘Planet vs Plastics’, campaigning for ‘the end’ of the material starting with a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040, and ultimately building to a plastic-free future. As the Founder of Thomas.Matthews, Sophie Thomas has established herself as a pioneer for sustainable design principles, particularly in the use of waste materials in the process of extracting, processing, making, and selling products in her line of work.   ♻ With the prestigious title of Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, Sophie has been invited to numerous discussions on the importance of implementing a circular economy in the current climate crisis, and most recently shared her insights at the TEDxBerlin Salon - ‘No time to waste - our future in a circular economy’ - earlier this month.  In the face of mounting evidence of dangers to the health of people and planet caused by plastic in the economy, Sophie’s comments have been included in Dezeen’s latest article - ‘Is a plastic-free future possible?’. 📰 Read the full article for why she is advocating for an end to the 20th century's ‘miracle material’ - https://lnkd.in/e2HdqYDM.  #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy

💭 Sharing thoughts on emergent manifesto pledges in the UK in relation to tackling single-use plastic pollution: ♻ There is a big emphasis so far on recycling - we want to see a greater emphasis on refill and reuse from the next government. 🙏 👍 It is good to see both Conservative and Lib Dem manifestos commit to implementing the Deposit Return Scheme but this has taken far too long to deliver. ⏰ In parts of Europe, there have been 90%+ return rates on bottles for decades but our government has taken ten years to keep on thinking about and consulting on it. ⌚ 👈 The next government must implement a comprehensive scheme, which encompasses all drinks containers of whatever material, and is common around the UK. ❌ Bans work! Just look at how effective the ban on plastic straws has been; they’ve disappeared (unless for medical and accessibility use) and nobody misses them. 🥤 🌏 Plastic is not just a pollution issue – it’s a climate issue. By cutting plastic production, we cut CO2 at source, as well as saving our rivers and seas from devastation. 🌊 🤔 Our research shows that 64% of consumers are motivated by reducing single-use packaging, and they’ll choose these more sustainable options but it takes action from government to push industry along and ensure those options are available. 🛒 💌 We have sent a message in a bottle to all three of the big parties and delivered by hand to all the party HQs to ask them to commit to transforming the packaging market, with a target to get 30% of products into reusable packaging by 2030. That means a big system change with brands using common packaging and consumers able easily to return it for washing and reuse. We have the backing in this of big name players such as Abel & Cole | B Corp™ Abel & Cole Ocean Bottle and Ecotricity. Find out how to get involved at https://lnkd.in/eDyPdNGg

We delve into the conversations we had with 12 of our listed portfolio companies. Investment analysts Lilia Feghiu and Luc van Haaren present the key findings. “All the companies we engaged with acknowledge that plastic pollution is a critical issue. But they can’t deal with it alone; solving plastic pollution needs collective action from stakeholders across the entire value chain, both public and private.” Discover more about our engagement project and its impacts on our website. #PlasticPollution #PlasticRecycling #CompanyEngagement #ESG #impactinvesting