Advancing a circular economy for plastic

The global plastic waste challenge requires solutions that are beyond the capabilities of any single organisation. At the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, we drive systems change by harnessing the power of collective action.

To end plastic waste, we must transition into a circular economy for plastic

We need to move away from the traditional take-make-dispose model and strive to keep plastic in use for as long as possible. To do this, the Alliance functions as a laboratory for developing solutions that are economically viable, environmentally beneficial, and socially responsible.

Pathway to circularity

Developing a circular economy requires cohesive collaboration. To enable this, we convene stakeholders and facilitate a global exchange of experience and expertise, laying the groundwork for innovative solutions that helps to end plastic waste.

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Our impact at a glance

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128,240

tonnes since 2019

Amount of value captured from unmanaged plastic waste, primarily through recycling

Solution Accelerator Fund

118,580

tonnes since 2019

Amount of of unmanaged plastic waste reduced

Solution Accelerator Fund

270,551

participants

reached through education programmes since 2019

Solution Accelerator Fund

10

projects

demonstrating Solution Models

Solution Accelerator Fund

US$371

million since 2019

total revenue collected

Solution Accelerator Fund

US$271

million since 2019

allocated to mission-related activities

Solution Accelerator Fund

904

organisations in 2023

engaged by the Alliance to enable system change, finance and/or develop mission-related activities

Solution Accelerator Fund

7,926

informal waste workers in 2023

with improved income, working conditions and/or social benefits

Solution Accelerator Fund