Nature and Biodiversity
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
By promoting reusable packaging, the World Economic Forum is helping reduce plastic waste.
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TerraCycle
TerraCycle is a global leader in the collection and recycling of pre- and post-consumer waste that is generally incinerated or landfilled. Operating national programmes in 21 countries, TerraCycle develops business models that incentivize manufacturers, retailers and end-users to pay for the recycling of products and packaging they manufacture, sell or use. By creating turnkey and affordable recycling options, TerraCycle enables these parties to move from the linear to circular economy. Its programmes engage tens of millions of people, are a constant presence in the media, and bring in as partners many of the largest companies in the world.
Impact
3 articles from TerraCycle
Circular Economy
We need to bin disposable items for good. Here are 5 ways to do it
The traditional linear economy, as typified by single-use disposable plastic items, is unsustainable. Here are five steps we must take towards a circular, waste-free future.
Circular Economy
We helped create the world’s first recyclable shampoo bottle made with beach plastic - here's why
A year ago at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum found that most plastic packaging is used only once; 95% of the ...
Circular Economy
We can recycle everything we use, including cigarette butts and toothbrushes. So why don’t we?
Recycling almost everything we use is already possible. So why have global recycling rates stagnated, and what can we do about it?
