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Plastic Pollution and Recycling

January 23, 2024

Plastic packaging: is it a problem?

Navigating the intersection of sustainability and convenience, we tackle the complex journey with plastic. How can we reshape our connection to it?

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

November 21, 2023

From global agreement to local action: the impact of the Plastic Treaty negotiations

Explore the groundbreaking efforts of Plastic Bank in tandem with the international community's ambitious Plastic Treaty. Discover how innovative solutions like Plastic Bank are making a significant impact on plastic pollution while simultaneously improving lives in regions grappling with plastic pollution and poverty. Dive into the comprehensive strategy of the Plastic Treaty, supported by 175 nations, and learn how it aims to reshape our relationship with plastic to safeguard our planet and marine ecosystems. Join us on a journey towards a cleaner, more regenerative future.

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

November 16, 2023

8 tips to reduce your plastic footprint and make a real impact

What if you could measure your personal contribution to this global issue and take meaningful steps to reduce it?

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

November 10, 2023

9 recycling trends to look out for in 2024

As the new year kicks off, everyone's buzzing with excitement. It's all about new stuff – fresh clothes, cool gadgets, and a bunch of new plans for the year.

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

October 25, 2023

Top 5 Waste Management Hacks That You Can Do

In a society that is becoming increasingly aware of the adverse environmental effects of excessive plastic packaging, it is vital for consumers to take responsibility and adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives. 

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

October 19, 2023

Top 5 waste management challenges in the Philippines and how to solve them

The Philippines is among the top waste generators in Southeast Asia, and one of the top contributors to plastic waste pollution in the seas. This is a result of various factors including low recycling rates, issues in collection, and inconsistency in plastic packaging segregation in many local government units (LGU). 

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

July 17, 2023

Becoming a Changemaker: How your business can help stop ocean plastic

Download Plastic Bank’s whitepaper and learn how you can stop ocean plastic with your business

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

June 5, 2023

The ocean’s connection to all life on Earth

Photo by NEOM on Unsplash Picture yourself standing bare feet on a shore, where the land meets the vast…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

May 1, 2023

4 marine species our plastic waste is endangering

Photo by Cristian Palmer on Unsplash Have you ever reflected on how everything on Earth is interconnected? At its…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

April 28, 2023

3 reasons why plastic is leaking from the land to the ocean in Indonesia

Photo by melis82 on Envanto Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, is known for its stunning beaches and marine biodiversity.

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

April 10, 2023

6 ways to make Earth Day every day

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash She provides us with the air we breathe, the water we drink, and…

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March 16, 2023

Ocean Plastic Accountability: Which Country is the Most Accountable

Plastic waste on the Julugan Fish Terminal, the Philippines. Ocean plastic pollution is a critical issue that poses a…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

March 1, 2023

Here’s why our planet is drowning in single-use plastic

Photo by Muhammad Numan on Unsplash Single-use plastic is a type of plastic…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

February 14, 2023

Where does your plastic waste go and what can you do about it?

Photo by Mali Maeder on Pexels.com Plastic has been such an integral part of our daily lives that a…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

December 1, 2022

Your last-minute gift to kick off the 2022 holiday season with impact!

The season of giving is right around the corner – and so is the avalanche of consumer waste. It turns out the most…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

September 2, 2022

Why do marine animals eat plastic even when it makes them sick?

Photo by GuerillaBuzz Crypto PR on Unsplash Ocean plastic is one of the greatest threats to our marine…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

September 1, 2022

When was plastic invented, the different types, and solutions that make a difference

Photo by sutirta budiman on Unsplash Plastic has been a priceless invention for human advancement. However, it also harms marine life and devastates…

Plastic Pollution and Recycling

September 1, 2022

Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Ways to a Cleaner Ocean

Ocean-bound plastic has undoubtedly become a buzzword in the environmental space. You might have heard of it, but…