Alliance to End Plastic Waste Publishes First-Year Progress Report Under Strategy 2030 Initiative
On September 9, 2026, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste unveiled its 2025 Progress Report titled 'Strategy in Action,' which outlines significant strides made in its inaugural year of executing Strategy 2030. The organization has made impressive efforts towards tackling the pressing issues surrounding plastic waste and is seeking to inspire a collaborative movement towards a circular economy for plastics.
Throughout its journey since inception in 2019, the Alliance has successfully reduced a staggering 378,147 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. In addition, they have managed to valorise an impressive 418,529 tonnes of plastic waste, turning waste into resources through innovative approaches. Furthermore, since 2019, the Alliance has secured a remarkable US$641 million in funding commitments from various third-party investors dedicated to making an impact.
In 2025 alone, the Alliance targeted a reduction of 138,162 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste while simultaneously valorising 165,317 tonnes, which contributes towards their cumulative totals. In an effort to create long-lasting change, they've also reached out to over 1.5 million individuals through educational initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness about plastic waste management.
The Alliance's ambitious Strategy 2030 has enabled it to shift focus from small-scale projects to integrated Country and Thematic Programs, specifically channeling efforts into regions where they can have the most significant impact. This strategic approach empowers countries to advance up the recycling maturity curve while addressing complex challenges associated with plastic recycling.
A pivotal element of the Alliance's approach is its Country Programs, which aim to fortify recycling systems in pivotal regions, improving collection, sorting and recycling processes. Current programs are active in Brazil, the GCC (Saudi Arabia), India, Indonesia, and South Africa. In Indonesia, for instance, the Alliance is collaborating on the Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Urban Development project in conjunction with the Indonesian government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to establish systemic change through integrated waste management solutions. A notable pilot project was launched in Malang Regency, East Java, enhancing collection and sorting processes alongside local recycler partnerships.
Meanwhile, India has benefited from a municipal waste processing facility supported by the Alliance, which has successfully processed a significant quantity of waste and diverted a large percentage from landfills.
In terms of the Thematic Programs, which focus on market-driven approaches towards recycling flexible plastics, the Alliance is tackling one of the most challenging yet prevalent forms of plastic waste. By advancing projects in Europe and North America, they aim to uncover viable markets for flexible plastics by aligning waste management systems with the demands of end markets – optimizing paths for recycling from collection to final processing.
For example, their initiative in Phoenix, Arizona, introduces a new plastic collection model designed specifically for commercial sectors with modest waste generation, thereby addressing the limitations of traditional collection methods.
A crucial challenge remains – mobilizing capital to enforce systemic change in creating a circular economy for plastics. The Alliance has been stepping up as a catalyst for circular plastic investment, streamlining investment pipelines, and reducing risks for projects through its experience and resources. They have played an indispensable role in establishing the Plastic Circularity Strategy, designed to direct investment towards innovations that contribute to plastic recycling advancements.
As outlined in the 2025 Progress Report, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste remains committed to fostering partnerships throughout the value chain that aim at the common goal of achieving an eco-friendly, sustainable, and circular economy for plastics. Their vision is not merely aspirational but grounded in practical, action-oriented steps that are vital for solving the crisis surrounding plastic waste. The call to action lies in collaboration among stakeholders to advance systemic change and create tangible solutions that lead to a future free from plastic pollution.
Throughout its journey since inception in 2019, the Alliance has successfully reduced a staggering 378,147 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. In addition, they have managed to valorise an impressive 418,529 tonnes of plastic waste, turning waste into resources through innovative approaches. Furthermore, since 2019, the Alliance has secured a remarkable US$641 million in funding commitments from various third-party investors dedicated to making an impact.
In 2025 alone, the Alliance targeted a reduction of 138,162 tonnes of unmanaged plastic waste while simultaneously valorising 165,317 tonnes, which contributes towards their cumulative totals. In an effort to create long-lasting change, they've also reached out to over 1.5 million individuals through educational initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness about plastic waste management.
The Alliance's ambitious Strategy 2030 has enabled it to shift focus from small-scale projects to integrated Country and Thematic Programs, specifically channeling efforts into regions where they can have the most significant impact. This strategic approach empowers countries to advance up the recycling maturity curve while addressing complex challenges associated with plastic recycling.
A pivotal element of the Alliance's approach is its Country Programs, which aim to fortify recycling systems in pivotal regions, improving collection, sorting and recycling processes. Current programs are active in Brazil, the GCC (Saudi Arabia), India, Indonesia, and South Africa. In Indonesia, for instance, the Alliance is collaborating on the Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Urban Development project in conjunction with the Indonesian government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to establish systemic change through integrated waste management solutions. A notable pilot project was launched in Malang Regency, East Java, enhancing collection and sorting processes alongside local recycler partnerships.
Meanwhile, India has benefited from a municipal waste processing facility supported by the Alliance, which has successfully processed a significant quantity of waste and diverted a large percentage from landfills.
In terms of the Thematic Programs, which focus on market-driven approaches towards recycling flexible plastics, the Alliance is tackling one of the most challenging yet prevalent forms of plastic waste. By advancing projects in Europe and North America, they aim to uncover viable markets for flexible plastics by aligning waste management systems with the demands of end markets – optimizing paths for recycling from collection to final processing.
For example, their initiative in Phoenix, Arizona, introduces a new plastic collection model designed specifically for commercial sectors with modest waste generation, thereby addressing the limitations of traditional collection methods.
A crucial challenge remains – mobilizing capital to enforce systemic change in creating a circular economy for plastics. The Alliance has been stepping up as a catalyst for circular plastic investment, streamlining investment pipelines, and reducing risks for projects through its experience and resources. They have played an indispensable role in establishing the Plastic Circularity Strategy, designed to direct investment towards innovations that contribute to plastic recycling advancements.
As outlined in the 2025 Progress Report, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste remains committed to fostering partnerships throughout the value chain that aim at the common goal of achieving an eco-friendly, sustainable, and circular economy for plastics. Their vision is not merely aspirational but grounded in practical, action-oriented steps that are vital for solving the crisis surrounding plastic waste. The call to action lies in collaboration among stakeholders to advance systemic change and create tangible solutions that lead to a future free from plastic pollution.
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