Prevented Ocean Plastic is revolutionizing recycling through local collection centres that sort plastic at source, preventing ocean pollution while creating dignified jobs and delivering high-quality recycled materials embraced by Lidl and Louis Vuitton.
How Prevented Ocean Plastic is revolutionizing plastic collection Read More »
Hasiru Dala Innovations co-founder and PET Heroes 2025 nominee, Shekar Prabhakar’s vision creates “quantum change in quality of life,” transforming marginalized communities through three entrepreneurial pathways and breaking generational poverty cycles.
Atunlo’s innovative recycling incentives fight both poverty and pollution – PET Heroes 2025 nominee and co-founder Anita Odiete offers community members in Lagos a choice of rewards—cash, education, food, or health insurance—for plastic collected.
Very Nile transforms volunteers into environmental stewards through direct action – PET Heroes 2025 nominee Alban de Ménonville’s initiative removes one ton of plastic daily while creating a new generation of Nile guardians committed to long-term river restoration.
From Nigeria to Egypt to India, these three remarkable innovators are reshaping how communities address plastic pollution while improving lives. Learn their stories and cast your vote for your favourite to help select the winner of PET Heroes 2025.
PET Heroes 2025: Meet the visionaries transforming plastic waste into social impact Read More »
Plastics For Change connects waste collectors with global brands through fair trade principles, creating cascading positive effects across the entire PET value chain while transforming environmental challenges into economic opportunities.
Pioneering scientists and entrepreneurs are forging a regenerative path for PET plastic through nature-inspired biotechnology, waste collector empowerment, thoughtful design, innovative financing, and effective policies that together transform waste into valuable resources.
Creating a regenerative path for PET: 5 actionable steps Read More »
A ground-breaking discovery of plastic-degrading enzymes in waxworms reveals how nature-inspired solutions could revolutionize our approach to plastic waste. This accidental finding offers insights into creating regenerative pathways for even our most persistent synthetic materials.
Learning from nature: how waxworms could transform plastic recycling Read More »
The journey from laboratory breakthrough to market implementation represents one of the greatest challenges in bioplastic innovation. Exploring Dr. Federica Bertocchini’s experience reveals how we might bridge the gap between scientific potential and industrial application for truly regenerative solutions.
Bridging science and industry: challenges and opportunities in plastic innovation Read More »
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we honor ten extraordinary women who are transforming the PET plastic industry. These leaders are pioneering innovations, engaging communities, and driving systemic change to close the plastic loop. Their inspiring work reminds us of the critical role women play in fostering sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Pioneering sustainability: celebrating women driving change in the world of PET plastic Read More »