WELCOME TO THE MISSION POSSIBLE PLASTICS HUB
Powered by Mission Possible, edie's Plastics Hub is dedicated to the people, projects and initiatives that are solving the plastics problem. Be inspired by single-use plastics pledges; informed about the latest plastics developments and announcements; and empowered to post new plastics commitments of your own on the Mission Possible Pledge Wall.
Latest Plastics News
Boots launches takeback scheme for hard-to-recycle products
Boots has become the latest retailer to launch an in-store take-back scheme for hard-to-recycle packaging and products, offering customers £5 worth of loyalty points for every five products deposited.
'Hypocrisy': Consumer goods giants accused of covert lobbying against stronger plastics legislation
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Danone are among ten major food & beverage and consumer goods firms facing accusations of covertly lobbying against stronger plastics-related legislation, in spite of their public commitments to tackle plastics pollution.
Iceland joins campaigners to call for better corporate reporting on plastics
Retailer Iceland had today (16 September) joined forces with Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, A Plastic Planet and Surfers Against Sewage in calling for corporates to better disclose their plastics consumption.
Flurry of corporate plastic announcements hints at a new normal for the circular economy
In what has been a bumper week for news stories on single-use plastics, edie explores how corporates are forging ahead with new collection and take-back schemes for recyclable packaging that had been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
INSPIRATION & ADVICE
Business Leadership in the 2020s: The Climate Action Inspiration Sessions
Hosted during edie’s special Net-Zero Week of online content and events, the Business Leadership Inspiration Sessions offer up an afternoon of live, interactive webinar presentations and discussions – all dedicated to accelerating climate action in the 2020s.
Net-Zero Resources & Waste: The Circular Economy Inspiration Sessions
Hosted during edie’s special Net-Zero Week of online content and events, the Circular Economy Inspiration Sessions offer up an afternoon of live, interactive webinar presentations and discussions – all dedicated to minimising waste and moving towards a regenerative economy.
MAKE PLASTICS YOUR MISSION POSSIBLE