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When it comes to managing plastic waste, most of the conversation surrounds recyclable plastic. In reality, plastic isn’t as easy to recycle as it may at first seem. Less than 10% of plastics are recycled worldwide, even if they get collected and sorted.

The market is dominated by low-value plastics that can only be recycled a limited amount of times, and plastics that are contaminated by other materials, including other types of plastic, cannot be recycled at all.

Although recycling materials is important, it only addresses a small part of the problem. What are we going to do about the non-recyclable plastic waste that’s being mismanaged on a daily basis?

What does it look like for companies to include the SDGs in their business practices, and how will investing in these changes encourage company growth and future success?

Did you know that an investment can be made with the goal of financial gain as well as positive impacts on society and the environment?

As we’re realizing the great power that businesses have, companies are being held accountable for things like climate change and social issues.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were born at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro in 2012.

One of the biggest conversations today with regard toregards who bears the brunt of the responsibility for climate issues. It’s a problem that’s famously controversial, largely because it’s easier to point fingers than it is to take responsibility for your role.

Plastic wasn’t always considered an unsustainable resource. In fact, when it was first created, it was done so in order to protect limited resources and as a way to make products more accessible to consumers.

True corporate social responsibility requires deep actions that go beyond appearances. Companies must take a deep look at everything from their supply chain and raw material sources to how their products are being disposed of in order to ensure that their impact remains positive.