The global plastic waste crisis has reached alarming levels, with environmental, economic, and social impacts that cannot be ignored. As highlighted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s video addressing this crisis requires not only incremental changes, but also system-level transformations in the way plastics are produced, used and managed. Plixstar, a tech-first plastic eCommerce B2B platform, is leading the charge in driving #digitalisation and system changes in the plastic economy to create a more #sustainable future.
Plixstar understands that to tackle the plastic waste crisis, a shift towards circularity is crucial. The traditional linear model of “take-make-dispose” is not sustainable, as it results in massive amounts of plastic waste ending up in landfills, oceans and other ecosystems, causing harm to wildlife and humans alike. Plixstar’s vision alongside its sister companies is to close the circular loop on plastic by creating an ecosystem that promotes accountability, transparency, and traceability in the plastic supply chain.
At the heart of Plixstar’s approach is technology. By leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and platforms, Plixstar is revolutionizing the plastic industry’s B2B space. Through its eCommerce platform, Plixstar connects plastic buyers and sellers in a seamless and efficient manner, creating a transparent and traceable ecosystem that promotes circularity. This digitalization of the plastic supply chain enables businesses to make informed decisions about their plastic procurement, track and measure their plastic usage, and hopefully identify opportunities for waste reduction and recycling.
Furthermore, Plixstar collaborates with sister companies like Nuplas Solutions and Fuller Academy to provide comprehensive recycling solutions and advisories to businesses. Nuplas Solutions, a local pioneer in plastic recycling, collects and transforms plastic waste into valuable raw materials through innovative technologies, closing the loop on plastic waste and reducing the reliance on virgin plastics. Fuller Academy focuses on educating and advising businesses on how to better perform their Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (#ESG) duties, ensuring that businesses adopt sustainable plastic management practices as it gets crucial day by day.
Plixstar understands that system changes are not only necessary but also inevitable in creating a more sustainable plastic economy. Incremental changes are not enough to address the magnitude of the plastic waste crisis. By driving #circularity through technology and collaborating with sister companies, Plixstar is playing a critical role in promoting system changes in the plastic economy.
In conclusion, as highlighted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s video, system changes are crucial and inevitable in addressing the plastic crisis. Plixstar’s tech-first approach to plastic eCommerce in the B2B space is driving circularity, transparency, and traceability in the plastic supply chain. By collaborating with sister companies and leveraging technology, Plixstar is making a positive impact in the plastic industry and contributing to a more #sustainable future. Together, we can create a circular plastic economy that promotes environmental, economic, and social sustainability for generations to come.
Video Source: [Youtube] Discussing systems changes and the circular economy with Dr Anna Birney
https://youtu.be/4-KwugKJCgs
