The recent Plasticity Forum in Shanghai was a huge success in promoting greater discussion on plastic pollution. The invaluable contribution from the speakers shows there is a dedicated segment of people out there willing to tackle plastic pollution, and in ways that bring opportunities, jobs, innovations and community betterment. We have created a video showing the great variety of speakers present, reflecting the variety of ideas on show, but to also show the discussion is picking up pace.

This year’s Plasticity Forum had the largest reach and exposure ever, and that is only good news for the opportunities in plastic sustainability. Examples included Yihong at Siyuan with edible water bottles, and Monique talking about how to turn plastic waste into affordable clothing. These are by no means the only speakers, but show the great breadth of ideas that are being thought of in the discussion.

With 80% of ocean plastic coming from land based sources, as well as predictions that there will be as much plastic as fish in the ocean by 2050, it is comforting to see the breadth of companies at Plasticity, both big and small, who are working on creative and effective solutions to reduce our waste impact.

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