NextWave Plastics

We are delighted to announce that Heng Hiap Industries (HHI ), Ocean Recovery Group, and PLIHSA have joined #NextWave, helping advance our strategic priorities — including addressing low value plastics and human rights in the plastics recycling supply chain. Learn more about our new members and commitment to diverting 25,000 MTs of #oceanboundplastic by the end of 2025: https://lnkd.in/e5Xzqa4s NextWave is convened by The Circulate Initiative, co-founded and amplified by Lonely Whale. 

We are delighted to congratulate Humanscale, a #NextWavePlastics member company, on achieving #BCorp certification from B Lab.

With so much at play, there is a lot to be hopeful for in 2024. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest reflections from our team: https://lnkd.in/gxaPx4x Each month we cover critical industry shifts, spotlight corporate leadership, and curate the latest in ocean-bound plastic news. #reflections #supplychain #innovation

Innovation thrives through #collaboration.

#Climate change and #plastic pollution are interconnected stressors. The Circulate Initiative's new #PLACES tool is the first of its kind in Asia and illuminates the climate benefits of investing in #wastemanagement and #recycling infrastructure. Dive deeper into their open-access plastic lifecycle assessment calculator developed in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology. ⤵

Mutual learning propels us forward towards meaningful #solutions. As we began planning for the new year, we came across this quote from Thomas Schori, founder of #tide ocean material®, and reflected on all that we had learned together over 2023 with each of our 15 members, The Circulate Initiative and Lonely Whale. Now, we want to hear from you: What has #collaboration helped you achieve this year? What might it look like in 2024? #learningandgrowing #esg #leadership #supplychain #innovation

#Collaboration breaks down silos and encourages open dialogue, allowing us to tap into diverse perspectives and #expertise. It enables us to challenge conventional thinking, explore innovative solutions, and collectively address complex #sustainability challenges. By embracing collective learning, we unlock new possibilities, drive #innovation, and create a positive impact on the environment and society. At NextWave, we’re committed to enabling just that. Dive deeper, read our case study for collaboration: https://lnkd.in/geeSYcAK #supplychain #esgleadership #oceanboundplastic

NextWave has created a community of people who can learn from each other. When trying something for the first time; an ocean-bound plastic material, a production technique, a supplier relationship, you’re likely to run into snags. For #NextWavePlastics member companies, shared competitive spaces means they can tackle supplier issues at scale. But no matter the industry, #NextWavePlastics members find common ground on the tricky but rewarding challenge of diverting #plastic waste from entering the #ocean. Through regular calls and (when possible) in-person meetings or conferences, this ever-growing #community is able to share what’s working and what isn’t. Dive deeper into our case study for collaboration on our website: https://lnkd.in/geeSYcAK #collaboration #materialinnovation #supplychainsustainability

Although the process was met with challenges overall, waste pickers achieved significant progress at #INC3. Read Annerieke Douma’s key takeaways in her reflection from the negotiation session in Nairobi. #justtransition #responsiblesourcing #nextwaveplastics

Over the last five years, PLIHSA produced and reintroduced over 8,000 tonnes of recycled plastic resin. As a new #NextWavePlastics member company, PLIHSA is expanding its investment into #oceanboundplastic, helping advance our collective goal and commitment to finding solutions for hard-to-recycle plastics. See how we’re growing a global network to keep plastic in the economy and out of the ocean: https://bit.ly/49pkutP