The motivations and obstacles of engaging in sustainable actions
Plastic and carbon credits are a way for businesses to offset their carbon emissions or plastic production and go “neutral” or “negative”. While these instruments have good intent, many companies are struggling to measure provable effects. Sebastian Stockzelius, Head of Operations at Plastiks, explains the situation. Interest, expertise, and the will to create a […]
Recap of the World Economic Forum Congress 2023
Every year, the World Economic Forum comes together with leaders from government, businesses and civil society to address the most pressing problems that the world faces, and to talk about how to implement strategies to overcome them. Plastiks was invited to speak on a panel moderated by ImpactScope, which helps social enterprises to harness the […]
5 benefits of connecting your business with Plastiks
By now, most of you know the benefits of recovering plastic from the environment. But plastic recovery does not only benefit the environment and local communities – it can also benefit your business! You can strengthen your brand reputation, connect with your customers and generate a new source of income by attracting new customers that are […]
Token Migration, everything you need to know.
What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. The bear market is well and truly established, and has been squeezing projects and investors for a good couple of months. On top of that, we were unlucky to have been the target of a well-planned hack, just one month ago. Luckily, the Plastiks tokens of holders remained untouched. […]
5 sustainability trends in 2023
Human behavior is constantly changing based on our surroundings and new knowledge. Now 2022 is coming to an end, and we can start to see which patterns and behaviors are shaping us now and into the coming year. Research has shown an increased awareness amongst consumers regarding sustainability, and retailers and organizations will have […]
Humans are eating and breathing plastic particles
Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made, still exists today? Some pieces have been recycled and turned into new products, but most plastics have degraded into smaller particles. These small particles, called micro and nanoplastics, have now found their way into the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we […]
Product redesign is crucial to achieve a circular economy
Less than 10% of plastic worldwide gets recycled. But why? There are various reasons for the recycling rate being so low, and it’s partly due to a lack of recycling-infrastructure. However, a large part is due to the way plastics are made – they are not made to be reused. This is a major flaw in design at […]
Siminetti joins Plastiks to fight plastic pollution
Luxurious, fashionable and sustainable are three words to describe Siminetti, creators of the world’s finest Mother of Pearl surfaces. They create tiles and mosaics with unique designs, using shells from the food and pearl business that would have otherwise been discarded. And now, they’ve partnered with Plastiks to fight plastic pollution alongside their clients. Sustainable and […]
Why your business needs a sustainability plan and how to create one
Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Implementing a sustainability plan can help you make small changes to create long term results and help your business lower its environmental impact. Why you should have a sustainability plan A sustainability plan will be your roadmap on how to continue to grow your business in a […]
French Hotel sponsors plastic recovery in Brazil
Faced with the complex task of prioritizing practices that contribute to climate action and to meet their ESG agendas, companies are making important decisions to define the most urgent issues that must be addressed by their business model to minimize their negative impacts on the planet. The most urgent action is to minimize global warming, […]
