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he subject of plastic packaging waste is an emotive, hot topic. Consumers are concerned that we are not doing enough to prevent vast quantities of plastics infiltrating our oceans and land, and brand owners and their supply chains are trying to find a way to keep using a material that maintains its engineering excellence without causing the waste that leads to consumer discontent. Enter the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, formed in January 2019. Its mission is to


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end plastic waste through collaborative and collective action. Over 80 member companies, project partners, allies and supporters are committed to ending plastic waste in the environment.


“Our goal of ending plastic waste in the environment is multifaceted and takes into account that there are a number of different solutions out there,” explains Nicholas Kolesch, vice-president of projects at the organisation. “One of our first actions


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Through investment, innovative projects and start-ups, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste is committed to removing plastic waste in the environment. To learn more about how it is doing this and its progress against targets, Matthew Rogerson speaks to Nicholas Kolesch, vice-president of projects.


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