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IMHO, a national bottle deposit program would do more to enhance recycling than any other strategy, including EPR. It needs to be structured so that new packaging can be added as appropriate, and per container deposit amounts can be adjusted to account for both inflation and supply/demand changes. #SPRING #springpackarchive #recycling #sustainablepackaging

Fully agree, deposit return schemes (DRS) is the best way to accelerate recycling. You can get easily recycling rates above 90 % (proven in many countries). This saves CO2 and the dependency from fossil sources and on top it leads to next to zero littering.

Fully agree, deposit return schemes (DRS) is the best way to accelerate recycling. You can get easily recycling rates above 90 % (proven in many countries). This saves CO2 and the dependency from fossil sources and on top it leads to next to zero littering.

This is absolutely insane. These coastlines are loaded with plastic for miles and miles. Almost all of the plastic is single use like bottles, bags, styrofoam containers and cutlery. There are even boxes of used needles that have ended up on this coastline. It’s such a heavy sight to see because this coastline is an amazing place that used to be loaded with fish and wildlife. After talking with the local fishermen, they told me how the area used to be incredibly healthy and loaded with fish and wildlife. Now because of all of this plastic they have to go further and further to catch fish to make a living and provide for their families. This is why we started our business model to pay fisherman to collect plastic instead of catching fish. If we can switch the demand from seafood to plastic, we can create a sustainable business model that helps the local fisherman and the local environments. We take all of this plastic back to our facility, where it is weighed, sorted and prepared for recycling. We then make bracelets out of this plastic and sell those bracelets to fund additional cleanup. Every bracelet purchased funds the removal of five pounds of trash from the ocean and coastlines and helps us travel to more beaches like this around the world. We also partner with businesses and brands to implement sustainability programs by cleaning the ocean. Let’s clean up these beaches and switch to a circular model so that we can spend more time relaxing on the beach surfing instead of cleaning every day. We got this.

This environmental tragedy is why we focus on recycled plastics or biodegradable materials for our promotional products. In fact, some of our products are specifically made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. No coastline should look like this, and no humans can thrive in this environment. Thank you, 4ocean PBC for everything you do to help clean up our planet. Let's all do our part as companies to help stop the demand for single-use plastics and use alternatives that are biodegradable or reusable. #singleuseplastics #recycleaspiration #recyclingsolutions #promoteabetterworld #stopwaste #reducewaste #plasticalternatives #recycleplastic #stopplasticpollution #promotionalproducts #usereusable #reusablepackaging #reusable

This partnership will surely work in the favour of environment. Our commitment to the society is 100% implementation of circular economy. This is collaboration is one more step towards achieving the same. . . . #sustainability #plasticrecycling #sustainablebusiness #recycling #carbonreduction #pollutioncontrol

4ocean PBC @alexschulze totally back your action on #plastics clean-up and your business model - who wouldn't? However, what do you do with the non-recyclable material which forms a major part of the #plasticpollution collected? #saveouroceans #beatplasticpollution.

Great idea!! "Almost all of the plastic is single-use like bottles, bags, styrofoam containers, and cutlery. We take all of this plastic back to our facility, where it is weighed, sorted, and prepared for recycling. If we can switch the demand from seafood to plastic, we can create a sustainable business model that helps the local fisherman and the local environments." If you are a municipality interested in cleaner streets and less litter, reach out. Our public space recycling partnership offers a lighter workload for your Public Works department – with a zero-maintenance, cost-free partnership that generates ongoing revenue for your city. #MetropolitanMayorsCaucus #plasticrecycling #municipality #townplanning #townplanner #publicworks #governmentagencies #townhall #towns #ourplanet  #sustainabilitygoals #sustainablefuture #usmayors, #recyclingsolutions #recyclingmatters #greenearth #landfill #landfillgas #landfills #mayors #mayor #citymanager #polution #recycleresponsibly #recycling #recycled #citymanager #cityplanning #municipal #municipalities #wasterecycling #waste #publicspaces #publicspace #savetheplanet #plasticpollution #plasticrecycling #municipality #townplanning #townplanner #publicworks #governmentagencies #townhall #towns #ourplanet #partnerships #publicprivatepartnerships #oceanplastic #ocean #publicprivatepartnership #sustainablecities #sustainability #sustainable #sustainabilitymatters #sustainableliving #greenearth

From Bins to Highways: The Shameful Gap in Our Recycling Ethic and the Urgent Call for Government Accountability Recycling has been seen as an almost universal mantra, echoing in our homes and workplaces. "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle a rallying cry that seeks to transform our relationship with the planet. And yet, when we step outside, we are confronted with a jarring paradox: the appalling amount of rubbish littering the side of our roads. The glaring inconsistency between our domestic diligence and public negligence is more than just an eyesore; it is an indictment of collective inaction, and it is high time for our governments to intervene. The Staggering Discrepancy Every day, we take the time to separate our recyclables from our rubbish, taking pains to ensure that each item goes where it ought to. Yet, this environmental stewardship seems to hit a dead-end the moment we venture onto our roads. Plastic bags fluttering in the wind, cans and bottles discarded carelessly, and damaged street furniture abandoned to decay; these are the hallmarks of many of our public spaces. We should be collectively ashamed. The Cost of Negligence This is not merely an aesthetic issue; it is an ethical and environmental calamity. The rubbish we turn a blind eye to leaches toxins into our soil and waterways, harms wildlife, and contributes to the broader climate crisis. In addition, the damaged and abandoned street furniture poses a direct risk to our safety on our roads. Government Accountability: A Call to Action If our governments are serious about their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials, they can no longer afford to overlook this issue. Departments like Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs must synergies their efforts to clean up our public spaces. Damaged street furniture and car parts shouldn't merely be cleared away; they should be recycled and repurposed into new, safer road infrastructure. Beyond Lip Service: Time for Real Change Recycling is not just an individual responsibility; it is a societal one. While each of us must do our part, government bodies must lead by example. The status quo is unacceptable. It is time to go beyond lip service and promotional campaigns; it is time for impactful actions that demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainable living. The Ripple Effect: Individual to Collective Responsibility Let us not forget that every piece of litter tells a story; a story of a moment when someone chose convenience over responsibility. It is a story that must change, and it starts with each of us. Imagine the ripple effect if every individual who conscientiously recycles at home extends that ethic into their broader community. But for that ripple to become a wave, our government must step in to enforce, facilitate, and lead.