INC-4: A Step Forward, But Can We Do Better?

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment, took place from 23rd to 29th April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. Despite some progress made, the issue with the reduction of plastic production remained unaddressed with various environmental groups expressing their concern about it.

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Scope, Measures, and More: What to Expect at INC-4 on Plastic Treaty Negotiations

The world grapples with a growing plastic pollution crisis. Millions of tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year, harming marine life and ecosystems. To address this pressing issue, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC). 

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Dear Body Shop, this is why we love you.

Explore The Body Shop's transformative partnership with Plastics For Change, pioneering the use of recycled PET from India. Witness their impactful journey from 2016 to 2024, championing fair trade, sustainable packaging, and empowering waste pickers. Join the movement towards a greener future with purpose-driven initiatives and a commitment to positive change.

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Andrew Almack
6 questions to ask when sourcing from plastic traders!

Each year millions of tonnes of recycled plastic is imported from the global south to the global north. In fact, 58% of all plastic collected comes from the informal sector in emerging economies, while 50% of all the recycled plastic consumed in packaging happens in Europe. 

Here are 6 questions to ask when sourcing plastics from plastic traders!

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Andrew Almack
The Different Types Of Recycling

Recycling is the process of collecting waste materials, transforming them back into raw materials, and processing them into new products. ♻️

The recycling process can happen in three different ways but they all have three steps in common.

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Andrew Almack
Five Reasons You Should Buy Recycled Products

The figures above are a clear indicator that we should all stop consuming so much. But, at the same time, increasing the recycled content of the products we buy can help save our natural resources.

Without further ado, here are five reasons why you should buy recycled products:

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Andrew Almack
Which Plastic Can Be Recycled?

As you might know, there are seven different types of plastic being used around the world - they differ in size, color, usage and disposal. But, as a conscious (and curious) consumer, you might wonder: what types of plastic are recyclable? Well, if you are interested in discovering which plastic can be recycled, keep reading!

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Andrew Almack
Plastic Pollution: Impact of the Global Plastics Treaty

This blog will summarize the latest report published by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) titled "Plastic Pollution" that sheds light on the extent of plastic pollution, its impact on our environment, and the urgent need for collective action. We will also highlight the crucial role of informal waste workers, the importance of using recycled plastic, the understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), the financial viability of measures like a plastic tax, and the significance of the Global Plastics Treaty.

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Andrew Almack
Science based targets for a Global Plastics Treaty

Imagine a global plastics treaty based on the targets for limiting the parts per million microplastics in the human body. Perhaps this framework could help to ratify a plastics treaty in the same way that the Paris Agreement leveraged parts per million Co2 in the atmosphere as a key metric.

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Andrew Almack