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Authors : Sarah Perreard of Earth Action and Ligia Moreno Soares of Valuing Impact INC-5.2 Geneva negotiations end without a plastics treaty: what businesses need to know After two weeks of negotiations in Geneva, INC-5.2 closed without agreement on a
As negotiators and observers gather for the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), the momentum around a legally binding global plastics treaty is reaching a critical stage. With decisions looming on scope, obligations, financing, and implementation mechanisms,
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commissioned Earth Action (EA) to assess the global costs and benefits of banning and phasing out problematic plastic products to support WWF’s ongoing plastic advocacy efforts
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) commissioned Earth Action (EA) to assess the global costs and benefits of banning and phasing out problematic plastic products to support WWF’s ongoing plastic advocacy efforts
The recent United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France provided a crucial platform for reflection and renewed commitment as we approach the next (and hopefully final) round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty in August. At UNOC, thousands
A clear trend is emerging on both sides of the Atlantic: environmental claims are being held to higher standards, and plastics are in the spotlight. Earlier this month, Canada released new anti-greenwashing guidance under its Competition Act, explicitly targeting vague
Executive Summary In this document, we present the value of using a model-based mass-balance approach for tracking the fate of plastic packaging waste across different countries, packaging types, and polymers. This is the approach EA uses to produce the ‘Plasteax’
This practical guide helps companies respond to the CDP Plastics Module, including tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your reporting and set ambitious targets. The comprehensive guide covers the practicalities of the CDP Plastics Module
Plastic pollution is everywhere—on city streets, along coastlines, in remote mountains, and deep in the ocean. It’s contaminating our drinking water, food, and even the air we breathe. Despite growing awareness, the global response has been underwhelming. What’s holding us
Ce guide pratique aide les entreprises – en particulier les PME suisses – à naviguer dans le paysage complexe du financement public dédié à la durabilité et à l’innovation. Il rassemble les subventions cantonales et fédérales les plus
This practical guide helps companies—especially Swiss SMEs—navigate the complex landscape of public funding for sustainability and innovation. It brings together the most relevant federal and cantonal subsidies, with clear overviews, eligibility criteria, and real-life examples across sectors. Designed to
When it comes to sustainable packaging, simple substitutions can backfire. That’s why life cycle assessments (LCAs) and holistic frameworks like SPHERE are essential to avoid unintended environmental trade-offs. This blog explores a recent study on bio-based plastics and how SPHERE
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for corporate plastic accountability, with major sustainability reporting frameworks increasing their focus on plastic footprinting and mitigation strategies. As corporate disclosure expectations tighten, businesses must be ready to quantify, mitigate, and
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is set to bring significant changes to how packaging is designed, used, and managed in the EU. With many of its requirements becoming mandatory by 2030, businesses must ensure their packaging meets strict
As plastic regulations tighten, businesses face growing regulatory challenges. This report with SAP explores how the UN Global Plastics Treaty can drive harmonization and how companies can leverage technology to streamline reporting, reduce risk, and advance circularity and sustainability.
Discover expert insights from sustainability strategist Benoît Verzat in this exclusive Earth Action interview. Learn how businesses can align with carbon neutrality, integrate biodiversity into decision-making, and build a future-ready sustainability culture. Explore key trends, governance strategies, and the balance
Explore 20 years of research on microplastic pollution, uncovering key findings, global impacts, and strategies to tackle this critical environmental challenge.
The day after INC-5 closed with no Treaty signed a delegate from a petro-state stated: “If you address plastic pollution, there should be no problem with producing plastics, because the problem is the pollution, not the plastics themselves.” This statement
Discover how Breitling is reducing plastic pollution with Earth Action, using data-driven strategies to reduce waste and deliver tangible outcomes for its full-scope sustainability strategy.
Integrating plastic-related risks into financial models: Earth Action’s new framework empowers investors to evaluate corporate performance on plastic pollution and health impacts for sustainable decision-making.
INC-5 in Busan marks a pivotal step toward a unified global response to plastic pollution, balancing ambition with pragmatism to shape the future of sustainability.
A strategic roadmap to align corporate disclosures, investor practices, and global policies for mitigating plastic pollution and advancing a circular economy.
Earth Action has today granted all governments access to its global plastic data platform Plasteax. Plasteax has been in use for over three years, offering reliable plastic production, leakage, and waste management metrics to a variety of high-profile organisations. Its
This report evaluates the trajectory of plastic pollution from a company’s operations under varying scenarios of circularity actions and waste management strategies through to the year 2040.
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