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28th of February 2025
New Report: Is Your Business Ready for the Plastic Regulation Wave?
Big changes are coming—plastic regulations are tightening globally, and the UN Global Plastics Treaty is on the horizon. Together with SAP, we’ve released a new report to help businesses stay ahead of the curve. From compliance strategies to sustainability opportunities, discover how smart data management can turn regulations into a competitive advantage.
Join our webinar on March 6th for expert insights, practical tips, and a chance to ask your questions.
Read the report and Register to the webinar — don’t miss out!
Expanding Packaging Data Systemiq Partner on upcoming Packaging Data Hub
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Systemiq to launch the Packaging Data Hub (PDH)—a cutting-edge platform designed to provide detailed, global insights into packaging waste flows. Built on Earth Action’s PLASTEAX database, PDH extends beyond plastics to cover a broader range of materials, equipping businesses, policymakers, and researchers with the data needed to advance circular economy strategies.
PDH is backed by a steering committee of leading organizations, including Ellen MacArthur Foundation, The Consumer Goods Forum, WWF, Global Plastic Action Partnership, and CDP, ensuring robust governance and high-impact applications. By tracking material flows and informing policy and corporate strategy, PDH aims to become a key resource for driving packaging circularity at scale.
Stay tuned as we roll out this next step in data transparency for packaging sustainability.
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Why 2025 is the Year to Take an Active Role in the Plastic Footprint Network (PFN)
2025 is a defining year for corporate plastic accountability, with global reporting frameworks like CSRD, CDP, TNFD, and PPWR increasing their focus on plastic footprinting and mitigation strategies. As expectations for corporate plastic disclosure grow, companies must take action to quantify, mitigate, and transparently report their plastic footprint.
The Plastic Footprint Network (PFN) is leading the way in harmonized plastic footprinting methodologies, helping organizations navigate these evolving requirements. With the upcoming launch of the Plastic Mitigation Accounting Framework (MAC Framework) and PFN now referenced in CDP, TNFD, WBCSD, and the WWF Blueprint, this is the moment to engage.
Read the full article to learn how PFN can support your organization in 2025.
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PPWR: Are You Ready for the Big Shift?
The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a game-changer—tightening rules on recyclability, waste reduction, and recycled content. But here’s the real challenge: without the right data, businesses risk higher costs, penalties, and supply chain disruptions.
Some companies will struggle. Others will use data to stay ahead, optimize costs, and future-proof their packaging strategies. The difference? Knowing where the risks—and opportunities—are.
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Life Cycle Assessment in Action: Reducing Environmental Impact 🌱
At EA, we like to deliver data-driven insights that support both operational efficiency and sustainability. Check out our recent publication on a climate-focused Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluating the environmental impact of COVID-19 diagnostic tests. While COVID-19 testing is no longer a global priority, the study highlights the importance of considering environmental impacts in public health decisions. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) were found to have a significantly lower carbon footprint than PCR tests, especially during low-transmission phases.
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Webinar Alert: Shift into Gear – How Businesses Can Prepare for the Global Plastics Regulatory Era
On March 4, 2025, Earth Action and SAP are hosting a webinar on the evolving Global Plastics Regulatory Era. Experts from Nestlé, WWF, SAP, and Earth Action will discuss the UN Global Plastics Treaty and how businesses can stay ahead.
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Catch up on the latest reports and articles:
The benefits of removing toxic chemicals from plastics – This study highlights the significant health benefits of removing toxic chemicals from plastics, as exposure to substances like BPA, DEHP, and PBDEs has been linked to heart disease, stroke, increased mortality, and cognitive impairments, with associated economic costs estimated at $1.5 trillion, emphasizing the urgency of reducing plastic-related chemical exposure.
The potential land-use impacts of bio-based plastics and plastic alternatives – This study explores the potential land-use impacts of replacing conventional plastics with bio-based alternatives, highlighting both their benefits in reducing plastic pollution and carbon emissions and their risks of driving cropland expansion and deforestation, emphasizing the need for a balanced mitigation strategy.
Unpacking PPWR: What the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation means for companies that produce, use or handle packaging – Discover how the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) reshapes packaging requirements, drives sustainability, and creates new challenges and opportunities for businesses ahead of its 2030 targets.
Elevated Micro- and Nanoplastics Detected in Preterm Human Placentae – A new study reveals significantly higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in preterm placentae, suggesting a potential link between plastic exposure, inflammation, and preterm birth.
Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains – A new study confirms the presence of micro- and nanoplastics in human kidney, liver, and brain tissues, with rising concentrations over time and increased accumulation in dementia-affected brains.
2025 Global Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology – The study provides a scientific assessment using a Life Cycle Analysis approach to quantify the environmental footprint of digital technology and encourage responsible action.
Meet Our Experts: Samuel Vionnet on the Power of Impact Valuation
At Earth Action, we’re proud to work alongside experts who challenge the status quo. This month, we spoke with Samuel Vionnet of Valuing Impact, about why businesses need to move past carbon tunnel vision — and why impact accounting could change everything.
Read the full interview
Meet our experts: Benoît Verzat on Sustainability in Business
Discover expert insights from sustainability strategist Benoît Verzat in this exclusive Earth Action interview. Learn how businesses can align with carbon neutrality, integrate biodiversity into decision-making, and build a future-ready sustainability culture. Explore key trends, governance strategies, and the balance between profitability and environmental responsibility.
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Welcome Blanche to our team!
We’re thrilled to introduce Blanche Dalimier, the latest addition to our team as an Environmental Consultant. Blanche brings extensive expertise in life cycle assessments (LCAs), carbon footprint analysis, and sustainability strategies. With experience in both brand ownership and consulting, she has a proven track record of helping organizations design and implement impactful environmental initiatives.
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