Advancing a circular economy for plastic
The global plastic waste challenge requires solutions that are beyond the capabilities of any single organisation. At the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, we drive systems change by harnessing the power of collective action.
To end plastic waste, we must transition into a circular economy for plastic
We need to move away from the traditional take-make-dispose model and strive to keep plastic in use for as long as possible. To do this, the Alliance functions as a laboratory for developing solutions that are economically viable, environmentally beneficial, and socially responsible.
Pathway to circularity
Developing a circular economy requires cohesive collaboration. To enable this, we convene stakeholders and facilitate a global exchange of experience and expertise, laying the groundwork for innovative solutions that helps to end plastic waste.
128,240
Amount of value captured from unmanaged plastic waste, primarily through recycling
118,580
Amount of of unmanaged plastic waste reduced
270,551
reached through education programmes since 2019
10
demonstrating Solution Models
US$371
total revenue collected
US$271
allocated to mission-related activities
904
engaged by the Alliance to enable system change, finance and/or develop mission-related activities
7,926
with improved income, working conditions and/or social benefits
Test-bedding solutions for change
Through our projects and programmes around the world, we evaluate and demonstrate approaches that work. Since we began, we've supported 80 projects worldwide aligned with this goal. Click on the images below to learn more.
How we enable systems change
Solutions for Change
We develop, deploy and de-risk solutions that drive meaningful impact. Solutions that provide scalable blueprints to minimise unmanaged waste and drive the systems change needed for plastic circularity.
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Catalysing capital
We catalyse public and private finance towards solutions that help advance plastic circularity. We collaborate with leading financial institutions to structure tailored financial mechanisms.
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Enabling the ecosystem
Effective systems change requires collaboration and collective action from governments, businesses, civil society, financial institutions, and academia at global, national, and local levels. Together with our network, we contribute our experience and expertise to support and advance the ecosystem.
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