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Groundbreaking Eco-Education Initiatives
Looking for inspiration on how to close the loop on plastic waste? Here are ten innovative environmental education initiatives and social enterprises that are transforming the way we think about and work with PET plastic.
Regenerative PET Heroes 2024 – Full List of Nominees
Meet the trailblazers of the PET Heroes 2024 award: from innovative recyclers to social impact pioneers, these nominees are reshaping our approach to plastic waste.
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #12 Chioma Ukonu
Chioma Ukonu, the co-founder of RecyclePoints, is our twelfth and final nominee for the PET Heroes 2024 award, thanks to her innovative approach to tackling Nigeria’s urban waste management crisis
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #11 Peter Muthaura
Meet Peter Muthaura, our eleventh finalist for the PET Heroes 2024 and the driving force behind the Human Needs Project in Kibera, as he shares his innovative approach to transforming Africa’s largest slum through sustainable solutions.
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #10 Khalil Radi
Our tenth finalist for the PET Heroes 2024 award is Khalil Radi, the innovator behind the transformative social enterprise “Buy Food with Plastic.
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #9 Marta Uetela
Our ninth finalist for PET Heroes 2024 is Marta Uetela, the founder of Mozambique-based medical startup Biomec. Biomec is transforming the way we view plastic waste. By converting discarded fishing nets and other plastics into prosthetic limbs.
Lessons in Fundraising and Transparency from Buy Food with Plastic
Join us on the journey of “Buy Food With Plastic” as we sit down and talk to Khalil Radi and learn from his innovative project turning plastic waste into a force for good on three continents.
Transforming Plastic Pollution into Prosthetic Solutions
Marta Uetela, a visionary entrepreneur, has embarked on a remarkable journey with her startup, Biomec, which stands at the intersection of environmental sustainability and healthcare.
Symbiotic solutions: bioplastics meets carbon capture
Seeking inspiration from nature, the unity of bioplastics and carbon capture signifies more than a business strategy—it’s a pivotal step for our species. This symbiosis outlines a sustainable path forward, intertwining bioplastics and carbon capture to shape a resilient and eco-friendly future.
Forging New Paths in Water Access with PET Reciprocity
Dina Pons, managing partner of Incofin reveals how PET bottle giants and water access initiatives are collaboratively shaping a healthier future for millions. Discover the innovative strategies and mutual benefits driving the crucial global mission for accessible, clean water.
Nano Morante Shows How Plastic People Can Change the World
In this adaPETation® podcast, Nano Morante, founder of Plastic People, shares his experience transforming plastic pollution into sustainable solutions.
PET Heroes 2024: Nominee #8 – Nano Morante
Nano Morante’s social enterprise, Plastic People is reshaping the narrative on plastic in Southeast Asia by putting design and community at the heart of his solution to the waste problem in Vietnam.
Recycling Alone Won’t End Plastic Waste
Joan Marc Simon of Zero Waste Europe sheds light on an uncomfortable truth: recycling, on its own, is not the magic bullet for the global plastic waste crisis. Is the Global Plastics Treaty being set up to fail?
Nature-Inspired PET Plastic Innovations
Through 3.8 billion years of research and development, nature has mastered efficiency and design. As we tackle our plastic challenges, we’re drawing inspiration from its wisdom. Dive in to discover how nature-inspired innovations are reshaping the world of PET plastics.
The Imperative of women’s role in waste management
There are compelling reasons for centering female voices in environmental strategies and waste management. Dive into a transformative journey where the principles of biomimicry and women’s unique perspectives converge, heralding a brighter, more sustainable future for our planet.
