by Ryan Schoenike | Jun 7, 2022 | Articles, Press, Press Releases, Research, Uncategorized
OceanCycle, a leading social enterprise focusing on reducing ocean plastic pollution, has collaborated with UL, a global safety science leader, on new elevated standards and ethical sourcing criteria for ocean-bound plastics. These strengthened industry standards...
by Robert Goodwin | Oct 31, 2021 | Articles, Durable Goods, Insights, Materials, Press, Success Stories
Aeron chair [Image Credit: Herman Miller] Several years ago, when I was still working in government, I often found myself at the White House, attending meetings in arguably the most recognizable building in America. Amidst the grandeur of such an auspicious place, I...
by Robert Goodwin | Aug 17, 2021 | Insights, On Location
At the invitation of a local company called Ékolosys, our team visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo to determine how we can best support their efforts to build a market for rPET material. In this episode of Field Reports, Robert Goodwin shares his insights....
by Ryan Schoenike | Jul 9, 2021 | Insights, On Location
Welcome to Jemmal, Tunisia—a small coastal town about 15 km from the Mediterranean Sea. In this episode of Field Reports, Ryan Schoenike visits a local plastic collection point next to a dried-up river bed that is full of plastic waste. In the winter months, this...
by Robert Goodwin | Apr 16, 2021 | Community Impact, Insights
When most people see plastic on beaches or in the water, they immediately think of organizing a group to clean up the area. This is a great thing to do for the environment, but unfortunately clean-up efforts don’t fix the root problem. It’s very likely the water or...
