See how rePurpose Global’s projects clean up plastic while uplifting communities through jobs, equity, and social change.
rePurpose Global drives real change through transparent impact, verified recovery, and community-led projects that help brands meet sustainability goals.
This quick template can help you get started on mapping out an effective, comprehensive and realistic plastic reduction strategy.
Explore global responsibilities and business strategies to reduce plastic waste through reduction, recovery, and systemic sustainability.
Explore the root causes and impacts of plastic pollution, and why urgent business action is critical to solving the global waste crisis.
Discover actionable strategies for brands to reduce plastic use in packaging - through innovation, design, and smarter supply chain decisions.
Discover why reducing plastic use boosts compliance, meets consumer demands, and gives brands a competitive edge in today’s sustainability niche.
Learn how rePurpose Global's 13 impact projects across 5 countries fight plastic pollution and uplift local communities with data-backed recovery.
Brands funding global recovery can make measurable impact on plastic waste while supporting communities and building credibility.
Verified Plastic Recovery creates environmental impact and uplifts communities by improving waste systems and social outcomes.
Learn why reduction and recovery are both essential to tackling plastic pollution - protecting ecosystems and empowering global communities.
Part 4 of BASE: Discover how rePurpose Global evaluates recovery impact using audits, tech tools, and transparent systems.
Part 3 of BASE framework: explore how rePurpose Global designs and runs ethical plastic recovery projects to create scalable impact.
Part 2 of the BASE series explores Baseline and Additionality -two pillars that shape how rePurpose Global defines and delivers impact.
Part 1 of BASE: rePurpose Global’s framework to deliver plastic recovery through baseline data, additionality, and infrastructure design.
Do enzymes and ocean tech truly solve plastic pollution? Explore the promise, limitations, and future of these scientific innovations.
Outcomes-based financing links funds to results. Learn how it drives accountability and scales waste solutions across the plastic pollution lifecycle.
rePurpose Global’s 2023 report shares key milestones: 25M kg plastic recovered, policy influence, and financial innovations.
rePurpose Global launches $1M Reuse Outcomes Fund to scale reuse and refill for underserved communities and circular equity.
Discover rePurpose Global’s Impact Code - our ethical framework to protect waste workers and deliver verified social change.
Learn how rePurpose Global’s Verified Plastic Recovery Protocol creates credible, high-impact recovery projects that address global plastic pollution.
In 2023, rePurpose Global recovered 14.6M kg of plastic and empowered 2,300+ waste workers. Explore 7 key impact milestones.
Watch rePurpose’s talk at BLCC 2023 on the urgent need for brand-led action on plastic and the path to circular solutions.
A day with Saaf Samudra: explore a powerful photo essay documenting ocean-bound plastic recovery and the lives of waste workers in Goa.
Discover how brands funding verified plastic recovery create measurable global environmental benefits and drive true impact.
Plastic Action in Rural India with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste
rePurpose Global's Social Safeguards framework protects waste workers through fair wages, community support, and equity.
In 2022, rePurpose Global recovered 23M+ lbs of plastic and engaged 2,000+ waste workers. Explore the impact of 3 key global projects.
Why plastic pollution affects everyone, especially high-consuming nations. Learn how collective action can solve this urgent issue.
Learn how rePurpose Global verifies plastic recovery through traceable, transparent systems that benefit people and the planet.
Not all recovery programs are equal. Learn four ways to assess their responsibility, impact, and alignment with your brand’s plastic action values.
See how the Plastic Reality Project helps leaders understand plastic waste through immersive learning and real-world exposure.
Most plastic ends up in landfills or nature. Discover the best end-of-life solutions to reduce leakage and improve environmental outcomes.
A visit to Kerala reveals the scale of the plastic crisis and the promising solutions that can help turn waste into opportunity.
A plastic footprint tracks plastic use over time. Learn how measuring your footprint helps reduce waste and drive environmental progress.
Learn how plastic action certification helps fund recovery, report credible impact, and boost trust with sustainability-minded customers.
Plastic recovery funds jobs, empowers women, and builds communities. See how brand investment can create deep social and environmental value.
Carbon and plastic footprints signal our environmental toll. Learn how to measure, reduce, and respond to these urgent climate indicators.
Verified Plastic Recovery funds the removal of ocean-bound plastic while building infrastructure and systems for lasting change.
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California EPR compliance deadlines remain firm despite ongoing regulatory revisions. Register by September 5, submit 2023 packaging data by November 15, or risk market access restrictions and fines.
5 tips to simplify complex EPR rules: collect smart data, choose reporting wisely, and avoid mistakes. rePurpose can help.
2025 brings new EPR laws, deadlines, and rules. Learn what’s changing and how your brand can stay compliant, reduce risk, and meet packaging requirements.
Discover how Deposit Refund Systems increase recycling, reduce waste, and incentivize responsible behavior through consumer deposits.
Learn how EPR laws shift recycling costs to producers and incentivize sustainable design through fees and program funding.
Material-specific EPR targets guide producers to reduce plastic, paper, and glass waste by improving recyclability and design.
Understand how Recycled Content Targets work, and how brands can meet EPR rules while improving packaging sustainability.
Learn how packaging types impact EPR compliance and why accurate classification matters for reporting, fees, and sustainability goals.
Learn what qualifies as a “Covered Product” under EPR laws and how to ensure packaging compliance and material traceability.
Understand who qualifies as a "Producer" under EPR laws and what compliance steps brands must take to meet regulatory obligations.
Learn how Circular Action Alliance helps brands meet EPR goals with streamlined reporting, cost savings, and policy alignment.
Learn how PROs like Circular Action Alliance help brands comply with EPR laws while reducing costs and simplifying reporting.
Learn how eco-modulation incentivizes sustainable packaging by rewarding producers who use low-impact materials in EPR systems.
Understand EPR "Covered Entities" and their role in packaging compliance under state regulations like Oregon’s EPR framework.
What packaging is excluded from EPR laws? Explore key exemptions and state-specific rules using Oregon as a real-world case.
Oregon’s EPR rules affect SMBs. Learn about producer types, packaging data, and key deadlines for compliance by March 31, 2025.
Learn why comprehensive EPR reporting helps SMBs save money, ensure compliance, and build stronger sustainability programs.
SMRM is the most accurate and future-proof EPR reporting method. Learn how it reduces costs, boosts compliance, and aligns with your sustainability goals.
Ignoring EPR laws can lead to fines, bans, and lost trust. Learn how proactive compliance protects your brand and finances.
Oregon’s EPR deadline is March 31. Learn how SMBs can stay compliant, avoid penalties, and simplify reporting with rePurpose Global.
SMBs face challenges with EPR. Learn how to navigate packaging rules, streamline compliance, and build sustainable business practices.
EPR is gaining bipartisan support. Learn why staying ahead of policy shifts can help brands cut costs and lead in sustainability.
Missed EPR deadlines cost brands. Avoid fines and reputational damage by staying compliant with evolving packaging regulations.
EPR is changing the CPG landscape. Learn how to prepare for state laws, packaging audits, and cost-saving compliance.
EPR deadlines are coming. Learn how to prepare your brand for 2025 compliance, reduce risk, and turn packaging data into opportunity.
HealthyBaby partners with rePurpose Global to clean coastlines and empower families through science-based babycare and sustainability.
Saie Beauty partners with rePurpose Global to lead clean beauty with bold sustainability action, proving that purpose and performance can go hand in hand.
From packaging to shipping, food and beverage brands are cutting plastic. See how sustainable solutions drive impact, reduce costs, and win customers.
Learn how brands can avoid greenhushing and greenwashing while communicating sustainability with transparency and confidence.
Fashion is turning sustainable. Discover how brands use biodegradable materials and circular strategies to reduce plastic waste and gain consumer trust.
Learn how MadeGood and rePurpose Global partnered to recover plastic waste and lead in sustainable snacking innovation.
See how rePurpose Global and AE Global are building cost-effective, recovery-funded packaging solutions that drive sustainability.
Discover how rePurpose Global empowers 500+ brands to tackle plastic pollution, climate change, and social inequity through verified action.
Learn 4 ways Verified Plastic Recovery boosts brand value - through storytelling, impact metrics, certifications, and consumer trust.
Learn how plastic action boosts brand value, sales, team morale, and meets retailer standards while solving environmental challenges.
Meet 9 brand partners from Expo West 2023 taking action on plastic waste with rePurpose Global to drive impact and empower waste workers.
Consumers want brands to act on plastic. Learn how changing expectations are driving CPG market shifts, and how to stay competitive.
How can brands retain the value of voluntary plastic action as EPR laws grow? Explore tips to align compliance with impact.
Three CPG brands, Farrington Oils, Nature’s Logic, and Safe Catch, have joined rePurpose Global to assess their footprint, and drive action.
Evolve your brand’s affordable waste solutions to generate product appeal and preserve the environment, both at the same time.
Here’s how big industry players like Lyft, Patagonia and Danone took up sustainable initiatives to elevate their businesses while helping the planet.
Green manufacturing helps the planet and your bottom line. Learn how eco-friendly practices create long-term business value.
Brands can’t pause sustainability during crisis. Explore why and how to pursue impact, even during COVID-19, in this tactical brand guide.
As a new element of leadership, CSR is an important differentiator of business performance. But, how do you choose the right CSR initiative for your company?
4 capital providers share bold ideas for financing marine conservation, in a UN-backed rePurpose Global panel on Innovating Ocean Finance.
Learn how to communicate purpose authentically in a cancel culture era without risking backlash or greenwashing accusations.
Picking the right cause matters. Learn why precision in impact investing is critical to avoid wasted effort and maximize environmental results.
For businesses, being purposeful is no longer a luxury. So how do brands amplify their impact journey and build a loyal community of customers?
Sustainability is now a baseline. Discover what’s next for brands looking to lead with bold environmental strategies and true differentiation.
Climate action lacks diversity. Explore why inclusion matters and how people of color are most affected but least represented in the movement.
How do we navigate this dilemma of “progress versus perfect”, and move past the psychological gridlocks that are paralyzing a whole generation into apathy?
Climate action isn’t about one hero, it’s a collective journey. Learn why real solutions require systems thinking, not silver bullets.
Amid sustainability noise, reflection matters. This article questions performative action and explores how inaction may drive environmental change.
Join rePurpose Global's Himalayan Clean Up, 30+ brands removing plastic from 8 natural sites. See how you can support this Earth Month.
At PSC's Impact Unleashed, rePurpose Global spotlighted plastic pollution and why brands must act fast for circular solutions.
Discover how Mananalu’s ‘Drink One: Remove One’ promise funds plastic recovery in Indonesia through rePurpose Global.
Mananalu’s impact program helps fight plastic pollution and uplift waste workers in Indonesia through verified recovery and community support.
Takeaways from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition event: design trends, EPR controversies, and innovations shaping packaging.
WildClean partners with rePurpose Global to tackle plastic waste and walk the talk on sustainability. Explore their journey to impact.
Discover how rePurpose Global unites brands, innovators, and communities through its Plastic Action Coalition to scale global recovery and systemic impact.
Burt’s Bees and rePurpose Global team up to stop 1.5M lbs of ocean-bound plastic by 2024 through long-term recovery infrastructure.
20 pet brands unite with rePurpose Global to reduce plastic waste and support marginalized waste workers through real, certified action.
100 personal care brands are removing 4,127 tons of plastic yearly with rePurpose Global. Explore how this global coalition drives impact.
Lil Bucks is now Plastic Neutral with rePurpose Global - reducing their footprint while promoting sustainable superfoods and climate-friendly action.
rePurpose Global joins Pear Accelerator to scale impact. Learn how mentorship and resources are driving sustainability innovation forward.
Waste Ventures India is transforming recycling at the grassroots. Discover their impact in reshaping solid waste management across the country.
Explore 4 under-the-radar trends from Expo West 2023 that reveal how brands can boost impact, innovation, and sustainability this year.
Burt’s Bees is cutting virgin plastic use and raising the bar for brand sustainability. Learn what’s next from their impact leaders.
Microplastics are harming health—from fertility to cancer risks. Learn where they’re found, their dangers, and how to reduce exposure before it's too late.
Is glass better than plastic? Learn why material decisions aren't always clear-cut and what brands should consider for impact.
Low-value plastic is hard to recycle and costly to process. Learn why it’s a challenge, how it fuels pollution, and what brands can do to tackle the issue.
Learn 5 ways to spot greenwashing and identify truly sustainable brands, with expert insights from Karma Wallet’s guest contribution.
COVID-19 changed behavior. Reflect on 3 lessons it taught us about sustainability, stewardship, and our relationship with the planet.
Meet 5 young climate leaders making big change. Discover who's driving the movement with passion, policy, and real on-the-ground action.
Recycling doesn't work at a level that we need today – only 9% of plastics actually get recycled; the other 91% of plastics are landfilled or incinerated.
What’s the dark side of waste processing? Learn more about how the plastic products and packagings used by you affect someone on the other side of the world.
Do plastic bag bans really work? This article explores their impact, effectiveness, and how consumers can support the shift.
Learn more about how the economics of waste plays a vital role in India’s ecosystem and how it has turned our garbage probelm into such a mess.
Learn 3 easy steps to recycle properly in the U.S. and avoid common mistakes like aspirational recycling and contamination.
Southeast Asian Nations have been importing the Global North’s plastic waste since decades. But, now they’re beginning to fight back.
Take a look at the various plastic bag bans and taxes across the world to understand their challenges and the impact they have created in their communities.
From being ridden with trash to being trash-free areas, these successful beach clean-ups have created long lasting impact on local beaches.
The ocean plastic epidemic is growing quickly and costing us marine lives. But, these 5 non-profits fighting ocean plastics today might just save us.
Recycling is a $200 billion industry and countries are making progress. Learn more about the latest recycling facts from around the world.
Burning plastic causes serious air pollution. Learn why it’s harmful, how it’s caused, and what we can do to reduce its global impact.
Why is plastic so harmful? Explore how the same qualities that made it popular are now fueling a crisis - and what we must do about it.
Plastic pollution harms health in ways we’re just beginning to understand. Learn about hidden risks and long-term exposure.
The impact of plastic in our forests is monumental. From its sand to its inhabitants, everyone is negatively affected, but how?
How do plastics reach our oceans? Discover how litter, runoff, and waste mismanagement contribute to marine plastic pollution.
Learn which single-use plastics cause the most pollution and why targeting them is key to reducing our collective environmental footprint.
Learn more about how the economics of waste plays a vital role in India’s ecosystem and how it has turned our garbage probelm into such a mess.
Only 9% of plastic gets recycled. Learn 5 key facts about recycling, why it fails, and what you can do to reduce your environmental impact.
What are microplastics and how do they affect your health? Learn how plastic in oceans impacts people and ecosystems worldwide.
Ocean pollution needs bold solutions. See how rePurpose Global’s approach offers real change beyond traditional cleanup efforts.
Single-use plastic plates are a major waste source. Learn why they matter and how to reduce their impact with smarter alternatives.
Did you know that 91 percent of plastic isn't recycled? Learn the factors that prevent higher rates of recycling and why some plastics are not recyclable.
Greenwashing misleads well-meaning consumers. Learn how to spot it and demand real sustainability from the brands you support.
Legislation against plastic is necessary for a more sustainable economy. But corporate lobbying can be a powerful tool for standing in the way.
With over 90.5% of plastic waste going unrecycled, guerilla or small scale recycling can create a huge impact in the space, and YOU can contribute.
Learn what it means to live a sustainable lifestyle and our tips for getting started. We can all take small steps and go green.
Our list of zero waste bloggers, speakers and influencers around the world who we think will inspire you at every stage of your zero waste journey.
Inspired by the zero waste movement, some easy zero waste essentials you can switch to and use to start your sustainability journey today!
Who is a conscious consumer? What is the conscious consumerism all about? Learn more about its impact and how you can become a conscious consumer today!
Learn the difference between compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable materials—and why it matters for sustainability and daily choices.
With consumers becoming increasingly wary of fast fashion brands’ greenwashing, these 6 eco-friendly clothing brands are setting the trend!
Plastic bottles can last for 450 years in marine environments. Learn how plastic affects ocean life to uncover the importance of plastic waste management.
Discover 10 zero-waste skincare brands that support sustainable living and help reduce environmental impact in your daily self-care routine.
‘Tis the season to protect the planet! Follow this handy set of tips and tricks to celebrate a zero-waste Christmas this year.
You can help the planet while helping yourself this new year by taking these sustainable new year resolutions to heart and vowing to not break them all year.
Stay on track with your sustainable resolutions. Explore practical tips to build long-term habits that support greener, low-waste living.
Online shopping impacts the planet. Discover 6 simple ways to shop more sustainably and reduce waste with every purchase you make.
Your kitchen is a major waste source. Start your zero-waste journey with 10 simple, practical tips to reduce plastic and food waste today.
Are free online shopping returns really as free as advertised? We might not be paying for them but the environment sure is.
Planning where to shop is the first step to reduce. The common grocery store is the largest creator of waste, especially plastic.
Marine plastic pollution is increasing daily. Immediate action is needed to take a stand and begin to address the plastic epidemic threatening our oceans.
Burning plastic releases toxic emissions. Learn how plastic contributes to air pollution and why cleaner alternatives are urgently needed.
From helping our marine life to working on clean tech, learn more about these international non-profits who are changing the world.
Trace the rise of climate change through the 2010s - key events, scientific warnings, and growing public awareness of this global crisis.
Fast fashion and fast food are hurting the planet. Explore how our habits shape pollution—and how small changes can lead to real change.
Watch these 6 must-see environmental documentaries to better understand our planet’s challenges and how we can take meaningful action.
Explore what the Trump era teaches us about building inclusive climate movements that resonate socially, politically, and economically.
Is crypto a climate fix or just hype? Explore blockchain’s role in sustainability, and the risks, rewards, and realities it brings.
What are the 7 types of plastic? These are plastic categories that vary in their chemical composition, purpose, recyclability, and hazardous nature.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with the UN Environmental Program is leading the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.