Facts: Impact of plastic pollution on the environment

The impacts on the environment due to plastic pollution are severe. Plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose, leaving tiny pieces behind that end up in animals, in our nature and in our food chains. Read more about the detrimental effects plastic pollution has on our environment.

Tool: Plastic Glossary

Tips: Measuring your plastic waste successfully

Measuring your plastic waste can be challenging. Have a look at our to tips how to measure your plastic waste successfully.

Tips: Measures to improve plastic recycling

Facts: Types of plastic

Not all plastic is recyclable, some plastic products are difficult to recycle, depending on the materials used and its composition. Find out about the different types of plastic and their recycling rate.

Tips: Single-use plastic items for housekeeping purposes

Not all alternatives of single-use plastic products used for housekeeping purposes are as sustainable as they seem to be. In the following, alternatives to the most common plastic products and their impact on the environment are presented.

Tips: Single-use plastic items in offices

Not all alternatives of single-use plastic products in offices are as sustainable as they seem to be. In the following, alternatives to the most common plastic products and their impact on the environment are presented.

Tips: Single-use plastic items on tours

Not all alternatives of single-use plastic products used on tours are as sustainable as they seem to be. In the following, alternatives to the most common plastic products and their impact on the environment are presented.

Tips: How to motivate your suppliers

Including sustainability criteria in contracts and evaluating your suppliers are also important steps when working with these stakeholders.

Tips: Team up with your suppliers

Talking to your suppliers about your environmental targets is an important step on your plastic reduction journey. Find out the most relevant topics!