World Environment Day
We need to have a conversation about plastic!

Snapshot on plastic pollution

Plastics represent the most considerable, persistent fraction of marine litter, accounting for approximately 85% of total marine waste. Marine litter is increasing along our coastlines and estuaries, on remote islands, in sea ice…basically everywhere. It is quite incredible, considering plastics were only introduced 70 years ago. The impact of plastic pollution on marine life is considerable, with adverse effects on biodiversity and ecosystems.

Driving positive change at scale is urgent, as plastic volumes are still rising.

Breaking the Plastic Wave

With plastic pollution, biodiversity breakdown and climate instability the most pressing crises of our time, reducing plastic flow is paramount. Most of the solutions we need already exist. Numerous local and national initiatives are helping this shift, such as national bans on single-use plastics, business commitments regarding circularity (reduce, recycle and reuse of plastics), community clean-ups, bag bans, etc.

The UN environment programme shares eight guidelines to walk the walk

• Improving waste management systems so that the right infrastructure is available to receive plastic waste and ensure its reuse.
   
• Enhancing circularity by promoting more sustainable consumption and production practices across the entire plastic value chain.
   
• Engaging consumers in addressing plastic pollution to influence the market and inspire behavioural change.
   
• Closing the tap by phasing out unnecessary, avoidable, and most problematic plastic items and replacing these with alternative materials, products and services.
   
• Dealing with the legacy through effective monitoring to identify sources, quantities and the fate of plastic.
   
• Improving and strengthening governance at all levels.
   
• Enhancing knowledge and monitoring effectiveness using sound science.
   
• Improving finance with technical assistance and capacity building.

Antalis committed to being part of the solution

We act on two major fronts:

• Optimising the production and use of plastics primarily through greater reuse and recycling of packaging products.
   
• Replacing whenever possible fossil fuel-based plastics with alternative materials that have a limited impact on the environment.
   

Also, we strive to empower our stakeholders, particularly our customers, helping them make more responsible purchasing decisions. Our Green Star System does just that by evaluating the environmental performance of each product. 

More than ever, meeting the expectations of our communities is at the heart of our strategy. Antalis strives to raise awareness about global climate change and support its customers in making the right choices for themselves and the planet.

Want to learn more about plastics?

Why not download the UNEP report: From Pollution to Solution: a global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution.