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🌱 News in the World of Sustainability! 🌍 LyondellBasell has recently acquired a 50% stake in a Dutch plastic recycler. This strategic move marks a significant step forward in our collective efforts to promote environmental responsibility and circular economy practices. The article (link below) highlights this inspiring development, underscoring the importance of collaboration between industry giants and innovative recyclers. By investing in recycling initiatives, we are not just managing plastic waste, but actively contributing to reducing our carbon footprint and conserving valuable resources. Kudos to LyondellBasell for taking this significant step, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and fostering a more circular economy. Such initiatives pave the way for a greener, cleaner future. Let's continue to support and celebrate companies that prioritize environmental stewardship, encouraging others to follow suit. Together, we can make a difference and create a lasting impact on our planet! 🌱💚 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling //https://lnkd.in/djzDQyjG

Charting the Course: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in European Plastic Recycling 🌍♻️ In 2022, plastic recycling installed capacities across EU27+3 countries reached 12.5 million tonnes, showcasing a significant 10% uptick from the prior year, according to the Plastics Recyclers Europe report. Despite this, the momentum in installed plastic capacity has been steadily waning. For instance, the growth rate between 2021 and 2022 was 16%. As highlighted by Sustainable Plastics, while the figures for 2023 are still pending confirmation, a continued slowdown is anticipated. Meeting the ambitious 2025 target of 10 million tonnes of recyclates will necessitate a substantial boost to 16 million tonnes of installed recycling capacity by 2025. It's imperative to emphasize that plastic recycling in Europe must not decelerate. The momentum in plastic recycling is crucial! 🚀 To meet recycled content targets and drive the circular economy forward, we not only need further investments but also a mandatory use of recycled plastics. Fingers crossed for the Approval of the EU Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste! 🤞 This directive proposes a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastic packaging of 30% by 2030, a significant step towards a sustainable future. At RCDPlas, we firmly believe that defining ultimate targets for recycled plastics should be a collaborative effort involving institutions and value chain partners. Together, let's continue making strides in plastic recycling and building a greener tomorrow! 💚🔄 🌍♻️ Choose Recycled. Be the Change! 🌐✨ #RCDPlas #EURecyclingDirective #GreenJourney #CircularPlasticFuture #PlasticsRecycling #Reshapingplastics #ChangingPlasticsforGood #RecyclePlastics #CircularEconomy #RecyclingExcellence #Sustainability #SustainableSolutions #SustainabilityLeadership #EnvironmentalImpact #EnvironmentalResponsibility #InnovationForChange #Recyclingisreal #GreenInitiatives #RecyclingInnovation

Jim Fitterling's op-ed was featured in FORTUNE ahead of the UN Environment Programme’s INC-4. In his op-ed, Jim addresses the challenges of tackling plastic waste and shares Dow's support of a global plastics pollution agreement that will end plastic waste. We need the agreement to drive innovation, promote environmentally sound recycling, and build an inclusive financial model to enable a circular ecosystem. Read the full op-ed here: https://dow.inc/3UnFWu4

Jim Fitterling's op-ed was featured in FORTUNE ahead of the UN Environment Programme’s INC-4. In his op-ed, Jim addresses the challenges of tackling plastic waste and shares Dow's support of a global plastics pollution agreement that will end plastic waste. We need the agreement to drive innovation, promote environmentally sound recycling, and build an inclusive financial model to enable a circular ecosystem. Read the full op-ed here: https://dow.inc/3UnFWu4

Jim Fitterling's op-ed was featured in FORTUNE ahead of the UN Environment Programme’s INC-4. In his op-ed, Jim addresses the challenges of tackling plastic waste and shares Dow's support of a global plastics pollution agreement that will end plastic waste. We need the agreement to drive innovation, promote environmentally sound recycling, and build an inclusive financial model to enable a circular ecosystem. Read the full op-ed here: https://dow.inc/3UnFWu4

Jim Fitterling's op-ed was featured in FORTUNE ahead of the UN Environment Programme’s INC-4. In his op-ed, Jim addresses the challenges of tackling plastic waste and shares Dow's support of a global plastics pollution agreement that will end plastic waste. We need the agreement to drive innovation, promote environmentally sound recycling, and build an inclusive financial model to enable a circular ecosystem. Read the full op-ed here: https://dow.inc/3UnFWu4

Jim Fitterling's op-ed was featured in FORTUNE ahead of the UN Environment Programme’s INC-4. In his op-ed, Jim addresses the challenges of tackling plastic waste and shares Dow's support of a global plastics pollution agreement that will end plastic waste. We need the agreement to drive innovation, promote environmentally sound recycling, and build an inclusive financial model to enable a circular ecosystem. Read the full op-ed here: https://dow.inc/3UnFWu4

Jim Fitterling's op-ed was featured in FORTUNE ahead of the UN Environment Programme’s INC-4. In his op-ed, Jim addresses the challenges of tackling plastic waste and shares Dow's support of a global plastics pollution agreement that will end plastic waste. We need the agreement to drive innovation, promote environmentally sound recycling, and build an inclusive financial model to enable a circular ecosystem. Read the full op-ed here: https://dow.inc/3UnFWu4

BIG NEWS in the world of plastics. The Center for Climate Integrity just released a scathing report titled, “The Fraud of Plastic Recycling: How Big Oil and the plastics industry deceived the public for decades and caused the plastic waste crisis.” The report details that the plastics industry deceptively promoted recycling as a solution for decades—all with full knowledge that it is not technically or economically viable at scale. The bottom line? We need to move away from plastic packaging and find more sustainable solutions. Learn more about the myth of plastic recycling: https://lnkd.in/g_v29-E2 #foodtech #foodberry #foodscience #snacks #foodinnovation #foodstartup #bostontech