Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty

🎉 Last week, the IAGPT had the privilege of co-hosting an insightful webinar alongside our innovation champion, SecondMuse on "Scaling Refill & Reuse: Policy Pathways to Combat Plastic Pollution". Speakers showcased innovative reuse and refill models that can compete with single-use plastics (SUPs), shared strategies for scaling these solutions, and highlighted critical messages for ongoing Treaty negotiations.   A heartfelt thank you to: Marta Longhurst (EMF), Sulan Chen (UNDP), Isabel Moore(PepsiCo), Darina Maulana (Enviu), and Svetlana D'costa (IAGPT) for leading such an engaging discussion. Thank you to Mimi Wu for moderating! 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Price Competitiveness: Refill/reuse models can be competitive in pricing, however 2. Policy Matters: In general, refill/reuse is not at a level playing field with SUPs. Effective policy at both global and sub-national levels is crucial for scaling these solutions. 3. Inclusive Transition: Collaborating with the informal waste sector is essential as we transition away from plastics to support robust reuse and refill systems.   📹 Interested in the full discussion? Check out the recording here! https://lnkd.in/ejEf7rqN   As Darina Maulana from Enviu aptly stated, “Policy is the single most important thing we need to tackle because when it [reuse and refill] is not at a level playing field - the standards, prioritization, and commercialization - it is hard for stakeholders to prioritize… meaning that now single use does not factor in the externalities - it seems so cheap but it is not actually.”   The IAGPT will be on the floor in Busan for the final round of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty. Will you be attending? Please reach out to us here or via connect@iagpt.org! #Innovation #Reuse #Refill #PlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #PolicyPathways

📢 Remember to join us for an important dialogue on "Scaling Refill & Reuse: Policy Pathways to Combat Plastic Pollution" tomorrow November 5, 2024! In collaboration, the IAGPT's Svetlana D'costa and SecondMuse's Mimi Wu are bringing together key voices to discuss the role of policy, business models, and financial solutions in scaling reuse and refill strategies Join us and our speakers Marta Longhurst (EMF), Sulan Chen (UNDP), Isabel Moore (PepsiCo), and Darina Maulana (Enviu) on this important discussion as we head toward the final plastic Treaty negotiations in Busan. 🔍 Key Topics: - Real-world examples of reuse and refill solutions - How policy gaps can be addressed to support these solutions - The role of the private sector in driving systemic change - Financial mechanisms to help scale these innovations 🗓 Date: November 5, 2024 🕗 Time: 08:00 EST | 14:00 CEST | 21:00 SST Together, we can turn the tide on plastic pollution by addressing the root cause and promoting sustainable consumption. Let’s explore how reuse and refill strategies can reduce plastic waste by up to 70%! 🚀 👉 Register now and be part of the solution here: https://lnkd.in/e3--Yu7S #Innovation #Reuse #Refill #PlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #Sustainability #PolicyPathways

🌍 Ready to take action against plastic pollution? Join us for an insightful webinar: "Scaling Refill & Reuse: Policy Pathways to Combat Plastic Pollution" – where we dive deep into the power of reuse and refill solutions as game-changers in tackling the plastic crisis. Co-hosted by The Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty (IAGPT) and SecondMuse, we will explore with Marta Longhurst, Sulan Chen, Darina Maulana, Isabel Moore, Svetlana D'costa, and Mimi Wu: 🔑 Real-world demonstrations of reuse and refill models 🏛️ The critical role of global and national policies to create an enabling environment 💼 How businesses can move beyond the pilot stage to adopt solutions at scale 💰 Solutions to overcome financial barriers and unlock growth potential Let’s reimagine sustainable consumption and take plastic reduction to the source! 🗓️ Date: November 5, 2024 🕒 Time: 08:00 EST | 14:00 CEST | 21:00 SST Secure your spot now and be part of the solution: Register here https://lnkd.in/e3--Yu7S! #PlasticPollution #RefillAndReuse #PolicySolutions #Sustainability #Innovation

The fight against single-use plastics isn't a solo mission; it's a collective effort that thrives on partnerships and industry collaboration. So, with Plastic Free July drawing to a close, we thought we'd pull back the curtain on one of these partnerships that's pushing us closer to achieving our mission. 🤝 🌎 We recently sat down with Kevin Watson, Business Director & Net Zero Lead at Levy UK & Ireland, for a chat about our partnership. Our co-founder and co-CEO Pierre-Yves Paslier Paslier and Kevin dive into the story behind our collaboration, its importance, and our goal: replacing over 75 million single-use plastics in just three years. 🚀 Want to know more about it? Give our chat with Kevin a watch. ⬇️  #Notpla #Levy #SustainablePackaging 

🌟IAGPT Innovators Spotlight Operating across 34 locations in 9 cities in India, AlphaMERS Ltd has pioneered a floating trash barrier to combat riverine plastic pollution. 🌊 AlphaMERS has now designed and tested a wave energy converter. This innovative solution aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the collection and disposal of plastics in open sea operations.  We’re excited to announce that they’re gearing up to pilot this technology later this year! By harnessing the power of wave energy, AlphaMERS is not only cleaning up our coastal waters but also contributing to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future. Want to learn more about AlphaMERS and their innovative solutions? 🔗 Discover AlphaMERS’ here: https://lnkd.in/eUMgAw-9   #IAGPTInnovatorsSpotlight #AlphaMers #EndPlasticPollution

Innovators Spotlight 🌟: Welcome to our exciting new series where we shine a light on IAGPT members and their solutions to end plastic pollution! 🌎♻️Exciting News! Our Innovation Champion Enviu, through their Zero Waste Living Lab (a program by Enviu) is making significant strides towards a sustainable future in Jakarta and beyond. Let’s delve into their remarkable impact! From 2020 to 2023, the Zero Waste Living Lab (ZWLL) has:   🌿 Plastic Waste Reduction: - Saved over 25 million single-use plastic items from polluting the environment 🙌 Consumer Engagement: - 6,000+ end consumers have embraced reuse practices 🤝 Collaborations: - 10+ international and local FMCGs to promote reuse - 40+ restaurants, cafes, and hotels ♻️ Women-Led Reuse Hubs: - Established 650+ reuse hubs, with a majority being women-led These impacts bring the ZWLL closer to achieving its mission “to change the traditional, linear 'take-make-use-dispose' model and transform it into a circular economy that benefits both people and the planet". Interested in reuse solutions to end plastic pollution? Find out more about the ZWLL program and its impacts in this report: https://lnkd.in/gDikKk5T! #ReuseRevolution #Enviu #ZeroWasteLivingLab #IAGPTInnovatorsSpotlight

📣 Exciting News! The World Economic Forum has released a report titled “Circular Industry Solutions for a Global Plastics Treaty”. This timely report, reviewed by the IAGPT, highlights innovative solutions from across the globe to end plastic pollution. 🌍 Are you part of this transformative journey or keen to contribute to the Treaty’s development? Dive into the report for valuable insights and learnings from the innovators in the field! Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/eweDeMbH 🎉 A big shout-out to the IAGPT’s co-convener The Ocean Cleanup, our innovation champion Enviu, and our members Vytal | The reuse system, Notpla, Pinovo, SweepSmart, and DeliverZero for their noteworthy contributions featured in the report! 

"We are relieving the burden on the waste systems in the cities where we operate…but you can't have serious start-ups absorbing the costs of waste infrastructure in major cities so we need to find ways to level the playing field" Lauren Sweeney, Co-Founder and CEO at DeliverZero   🤔How can the Global Plastics Treaty support existing solutions like DeliverZero and level the playing field? Innovative financial mechanisms such as outcomes-based finance!   Last week at INC-4, IAGPT and rePurpose Global's Svetlana D'costa moderated a side-event at the Plastic Action Zone, hosted by the World Bank. IAGPT member DeliverZero shared their insights, together with fellow panelists, on how innovative financing in the Global Plastics Treaty can support the scaling of solutions to combat plastic pollution.   🔎 Find out more about how outcomes-based mechanisms work through: 1. Earth Action Report: https://lnkd.in/eyHCWZP7 2. The World Bank's $100mn outcome bond: https://lnkd.in/d2tr58j8 3. rePurpose Global's Reuse Outcomes Fund: https://lnkd.in/esGkyAi8   Thank you to Tao Wang Sarah Perreard Lauren Sweeney Nuru Lama Susanna Scott joko TRI HARYANTO Svetlana D'costa   #InnovativeFinance #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #INC4

"How can we incentivize reuse and refill innovators, like the way we did for waste management? Give them financing that is not tied to the expectation of financial return on investment, but rather on the creation of tangible and verifiable outcomes." - Svetlana D'costa In the lead up to the opening of INC-4, IAGPT co-convener rePurpose Global's Strategic Partnerships Lead Svetlana D'Costa presented on the Reuse Outcomes Fund at the World Bank event on Harnessing Outcome-based Financing to Address Plastic Pollution. 🤔 Want to know more about innovative financial mechanisms? Join us tomorrow at Plastic Aztion Zone, the National Arts Centre (O'Born Room), at 09:45 to hear more on Innovative Financing for Scaling Solutions to Combat Plastic Pollution. This event, hosted by the World Bank and moderated by Svetlana, will feature panelist Lauren Sweeney co-founder and CEO of IAGPT member DeliverZero! Stay tuned and follow for more INC-4 updates on innovation and novel financial mechanisms.

📢 Why is it crucial to include innovation in the Global Plastics Treaty? How can this be done? Why does the Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty exist, and who are our members? 🎉 Look no further, as we have the answers. With the opening session of INC-4 approaching, we are proud to announce the IAGPT Lookbook! Access the Lookbook via our website or this link: https://lnkd.in/eSNeyn9m 💡 Take a look at to discover our members' innovative solutions, their impact and operations, and important Treaty policy priorities that can support solutions across the plastic lifecycle. #InnovatetoEliminate #InnovationAllianceforaGlobalPlasticsTreaty Sustainable Ocean Alliance SecondMuse Zero Waste Living Lab (a program by Enviu) AlphaMERS Ltd AMP Bare Necessities Zero Waste Solutions Botellas de amor Fundación BVRio Clean Oceans Cruz Foam DeliverZero Dopper Delterra Sharang Ambadkar everwave Renee Lundahl The Great Bubble Barrier® healix.eco Notpla Ocean Bottle Ocean Plastic Technologies PadCare Plaine Products PCX The Plastic Flamingo - Plastic recyclers Plastic Odyssey Refillable Côme Falque RiverRecycle Pierre-Olivier Abor Saahas Zero Waste SALT Seihoon Kim Sungai Watch Searious Business SweepSmart Rik Vera Uluu Vytal | The reuse system