Education & Innovation
The story of plastic is built upon innovation. And that story is evolving.
By linking innovation with sustainability, we’re changing the way plastic is made, used and remade. We’re finding new ways to make plastic lighter, stronger, more efficient and more recyclable. To keep plastic in our economy and out of our oceans and rivers. And to create the innovative products we all need to build a more sustainable infrastructure for our loved ones today and for future generations.
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Career Advice from Industry Experts
Insights
Read and hear what’s happening and how we’re making sustainable change to help build a cleaner, safer, healthier future.
Podcasts


Plastics Policy: Pivotal Moments in 2024


Building Prosthetics with Hands of Gratitude


Recycling Electronics



(Un)Covering the Global Recycling Industry Part 2



(Un)Covering the Global Recycling Industry Part 1


New Recycling Technology
Advocacy Resources
Want to help make sustainable change? We’re providing helpful resources to lend your hand and raise your voice on the road to circularity.
The story of plastics and sustainability can seem complicated. Let’s break it down with these commonsense definitions and explanations.