Members offer logistics, marketing, and distribution expertise to help advance a circular economy in plastic waste 

Singapore, July 1, 2021 — The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance) continues to build its representation across the plastics value chain with new members Boxcoworld Logistics and Vinmar International.

Boxcoworld Logistics is a leader in shipping and logistics, headquartered in Singapore.

Vir Kotak, Founder and Chairman of Boxcoworld Logistics, said: “We are a sustainable, multi-location, customer and commodity focused transportation and material handling solutions enterprise. We are excited for, and committed to, our engagement with the Alliance, who's values and ambitious vision we identify with, and believe in.”

Vinmar International is one of the world’s largest plastics and chemicals marketing and distribution companies that brings value to the world’s leading producers and users of plastics and chemicals through the supply of best-in-class products and tailored business solutions.

Vishal Goradia, Chief Executive Officer of Vinmar, said: “Vinmar is pleased to join the Alliance and to support this broad-based effort to find viable, sustainable solutions for the problem of plastic waste in the environment. Joining the Alliance complements our existing sustainability initiatives and is an important milestone in our environmental, social and governance (ESG) evolution.”

Jacob Duer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance, said: “The Alliance’s mission is to end plastic waste in the environment, by convening industry leaders across the plastics value chain to develop, deploy and scale solutions. Boxcoworld Logistics and Vinmar International are key players in their respective fields and their expertise will be beneficial as we develop opportunities to advance a circular economy across the plastics value chain. I look forward to a long and fruitful partnership together.”

Since 2019, the Alliance has expanded its membership to 62 companies.