Global Movements to Stop Plastic Pollution
Plastics are everywhere.
We even inhale microplastics.
Our packaging, single-use items, and daily products add up to the 220 million metric tonnes of plastic waste entering oceans, rivers, and landscapes each year. Numerous movements and initiatives have emerged to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives.
Every small act matters to reduce existing plastic waste. But bold steps are still needed to phase out fossil-fuel plastics and make a complete transition to truly sustainable materials. One significant step in the right direction is transitioning to Solinatra. This simple switch not only enhances your business model to meet growing demand for sustainability but also contributes to a larger movement aimed at ending plastic pollution.
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One of the biggest problems with plastic is how it's been relentlessly in the environment for decades. In contrast with conventional plastic, Solinatra materials can decompose in a composting environment within a relatively shorter period of time compared to plastics. This shifts away from a linear ‘take-make-waste’ model to a circular cycle where, after disposal, Solinatra breaks down into organic matter, enriching the soil to grow the next plants.
Solinatra promotes sustainability without compromising on quality or functionality. Products made of Solinatra are designed to divert waste from landfills with the convenience of single-use plastics. The truly sustainable alternative that contributes to plastic free movements around the globe.
Join the Movement to End Plastic Pollution
A systematic transition to leave plastic behind is imperative and urgently needs collaborative effort between governments, organisations, business and society. Grassroots and volunteer groups around the world are leading the change, with initiatives to reduce plastic waste and make the environment cleaner. These movements significantly raise awareness globally and become an encouragement for all to take real action to phase out plastic. Here are some notable plastic-free movements:
Plastic Free July
Founded by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz in 2011, she was triggered by the volume of waste produced and the complex process of our waste once it was thrown away. These experiences made her realise that filling up the recycling bin is not truly beneficial for the planet.
Started as a grassroots campaign with a handful of participants in Western Australia, Plastic Free July has now grown to millions of people across 170 countries taking up the challenge to refuse single-use plastic every year.
Over the last 5 years, participants have collectively avoided 10 billion kg of waste, including 1.4 billion kg of plastic. In 2023, participants reduced their households’ non-recoverable waste by 900 million kg, recyclable waste by 700 million kg, and plastic consumption by 240 million kg. Participants were also 25% more likely to adopt plastic-reducing practices than the global average.
Break Free from Plastic
A global movement envisioning a future free from plastic pollution. Launched in 2016, it brings together individuals and organisations worldwide committed to reducing plastic use and advocating for systemic change.
The movement focuses on holding corporations accountable for their plastic production, promoting zero-waste lifestyles, and pushing for policies that reduce plastic pollution. Break Free From Plastic also conducts annual brand audits to identify the top plastic polluters and drive corporate accountability.
The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, first introduced in 2020 and reintroduced in 2021, is widely regarded as the most comprehensive approach to tackling plastic pollution in American history. In 2023, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act expanded and improved upon earlier versions of the bill by tapping into proven solutions that will better protect impacted communities, reform broken recycling systems, and shift the financial burden of waste management from municipalities and taxpayers to the producers of plastic pollution.
This legislation represents a significant advancement for the United States, the world's largest producer of plastic. By taking serious steps to address the crisis, the country can lead the way in global efforts to combat plastic pollution.
Dietplastik Indonesia
The Dietplastik campaign was initiated by Greeneration Indonesia in 2010 with the aim of inviting people to reduce the use of plastic bags while educating them about plastic bag waste through the implementation of #pay4plastic.
Dietplastik Indonesia succeeded in encouraging more than 100 regions to ban the use of single-use plastic after initiating the "Plastic Bag is Not Free" trial in 2016 with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, achieving a reduction of up to 55%. Since 2023, 113 regions in Indonesia already have regulations banning single-use plastics, strengthening the country's efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
The Great Global Cleanup
A year-round worldwide campaign to rid the environment of waste and plastic pollution for good. This movement is the world’s largest coordinated volunteer event and provides opportunities for individuals and organisations alike to tackle mismanaged waste and see the positive impacts of their actions. In its first four years, volunteers in the Great Global Cleanup removed a total of 160 million pounds of trash.
Each of these movements underscores the importance of collective action in addressing plastic pollution. Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to a larger wave of change. By supporting these movements and choosing truly sustainable alternatives, we can collectively work towards a future free from plastic pollution.
Act now, because your choice matters! Contact us to schedule a material trial or order a sample and be a part of the solution to stop plastic pollution.