2025: A defining year for corporate plastic accountability – why companies must act now
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 transparently report on their plastic footprint. The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN) is at the forefront […]
Earth Action grants access to global plastic database ahead of INC 5
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 data is already in use by teams at select Fortune 500 companies, leading sustainability consultancies […]
The Bicycle Model
The bicycle model illustrates a collaborative and science-driven solution to combat the pressing issue of plastic pollution.
WBCSD: Enabling corporate plastics disclosure: Building a corporate accountability system for plastic pollution
This paper proposes a four-phase accountability system to help companies combat plastic pollution and adopt a circular approach to plastic use.
Benchmark of Plastic Hotspotting Methodologies
This report proposes a review of the existing methodologies for assessing plastic waste flows and leakage into the environment.
Guidelines for Corporate Plastic Stewardship
These guidelines represent the initial comprehensive framework that incorporates the best practices for standardized accounting and reporting of plastic footprints.
The Marine Plastic Footprint
This report introduces a comprehensive framework to measure and assess marine plastic leakage using a life-cycle perspective.
