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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253,211

tonnes since 2019

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

239,985

tonnes since 2019

Amount of of unmanaged plastic waste reduced

763,245

participants

reached through education programmes since 2019

10

projects

demonstrating Solution Models (assured for up to 2023 reporting period)

US$445

million since 2019

total revenue collected

US$299

million since 2019

allocated to mission-related activities

740

organisations in 2024

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

412

new formal jobs created in 2024

How we enable systems change

Solutions for Change

We develop, deploy and de-risk solutions that drive meaningful impact. Solutions that provide scalable blueprints to minimise unmanaged waste and drive the systems change needed for plastic circularity.

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Catalysing capital

We catalyse public and private finance towards solutions that help advance plastic circularity. We collaborate with leading financial institutions to structure tailored financial mechanisms.

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Enabling the ecosystem

Effective systems change requires collaboration and collective action from governments, businesses, civil society, financial institutions, and academia at global, national, and local levels. Together with our network, we contribute our experience and expertise to support and advance the ecosystem.

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