rePurpose Global

Celebrating our partnership with Gimme Seaweed! ?? We’re excited to work with Gimme Seaweed, the first organic seaweed snack brand in the U.S., as they lead the industry by example - using seaweed as an ingredient and sustainable packaging innovation for their Roasted Seaweed Snacks. Through this partnership, Gimme Seaweed joins us in supporting systematic investments in waste management across global hotspots, helping keep our oceans clean and communities resilient. Here’s to a #SustainableFuture with brands like Gimme Seaweed and setting new standards in eco-friendly snacking! ??

Shaping the Future of Plastic Pollution Solutions at #SB24 San Diego! ?? A huge shoutout to our co-founders, Aditya Siroya Svanika Balasubramanian, for their relentless commitment to the fight against plastic pollution! ?? Their recent session at #SB24 San Diego inspired us all, as they led vital conversations around our ongoing fight against plastic pollution. Their dedication to driving change on these fronts is truly inspiring. By leading discussions on OBWP Financing, advocating for transparent plastic accounting, and staying at the forefront of global policy conversations, they are driving innovative solutions that take center stage to enable real impact within the circular economy. Thank you to Sustainable Brands for hosting such a transformative event, and to all the incredible attendees who joined us in the mission for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together, we’re making strides toward ending plastic pollution worldwide! Swipe through the highlights ?? from our session, and reach out if you’re interested in exploring how your brand can join this movement and make an impact. Vinay Sharma Candice Lawton Matthew Boes

What Does the rePurpose Global Mark on a Product Mean? ?? In a world where consumers increasingly demand sustainability action and transparency, brands need to step up. The rePurpose Global mark on a product signifies that the brand is not just talking about sustainability but actively making a difference. By supporting verified plastic recovery, brands are reducing their environmental footprint and contributing to the fight against plastic pollution. Here’s what the mark represents: ?? Verified Plastic Recovery: The brand funds the removal of plastic waste from the environment, often from high-leakage areas like oceans, rivers, and coastlines. ?? Transparency and Accountability: The rePurpose Global mark ensures that the brand's plastic recovery efforts are verified and traceable, giving consumers confidence in the brand’s commitment to action. ?? Positive Social Impact: Beyond environmental impact, the rePurpose Global mark represents positive social impact, contributing to protecting vulnerable communities and creating dignified work opportunities for waste workers, especially women. Explore rePurpose Global's Plastic Recovery Programs and join the fight against the plastic waste crisis! Chlorophyll Water Olyra Cocojune Products Saie @dore INNBEAUTY PROJECT VAHDAM? India

Don't miss the upcoming webinar, Scaling Refill & Reuse: Policy Pathways to Combat Plastic Pollution – a pivotal discussion on advancing sustainability with a focus on the role of policy, business models, and financial solutions in scaling reuse and refill strategies ??? Date: Tuesday | November 5, 2024 ? Time: 08:00 EST | 14:00 CEST | 21:00 SST Join the hosts Innovation Alliance for a Global Plastics Treaty's Svetlana D'costa and SecondMuse's Mimi Wu, along with speakers Marta Longhurst (EMF), Sulan Chen (UNDP), Isabel Moore (PepsiCo), and Darina Maulana (Enviu) on this important discussion as we head toward the final plastic Treaty negotiations in Busan. ?? Key Topics: - Real-world examples of reuse and refill solutions - How policy gaps can be addressed to support these solutions - The role of the private sector in driving systemic change - Financial mechanisms to help scale these innovations Explore actionable policy pathways and innovative approaches to scaling refill and reuse initiatives to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis. ?? Register here: https://shorturl.at/zZJKh #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #RefillAndReuse #CircularEconomy #rePurposeGlobal #Webinar #PolicyForChange #ClimateAction Ellen MacArthur Foundation Enviu UNDP PepsiCo

?? Impact in Action: Scaling From Clean-up Drives to Waste Management Experts ?? On the west coast of India, bordering the Arabian Sea, our local impact partner Mangala Resource Management (MRM) has experienced an incredible growth trajectory. Through the collaboration with rePurpose Global, the setup has evolved from a group of volunteers running clean-up drives into a full-fledged waste management company serving hundreds of villages. The operational and financial support from rePurpose Global made the establishment of the first Material Recovery Facility (MRF) under our Impact Project Anmol Kinara feasible. This also served as a catalyst for refining their operational model. The team is now recognized as a preferred partner for operating additional rural MRFs in the region, further expanding their capacity and resultant impact. With rePurpose Global’s support over the last two years, the MRM has exponentially scaled its operations and has gained critical expertise in ? optimizing waste management supply chains, ? building robust traceability systems, and ? enhancing compliance through effective documentation, health, and safety protocols. Our Project Anmol Kinara has undergone three third-party audits since 2022, with no critical gaps identified. These audits confirm continuous improvements in documentation and on-ground processes, further validating the project’s credibility This collaboration has not only facilitated formal job creation and increased access to rural waste management but has also changed local perceptions toward waste management. Growth Milestone: Thanks to the strong foundation, our Impact Partner was investment-ready and is formally engaging with the local government, securing the expansion of their efforts to new areas! This success story exemplifies that with the right operational and financial support, grassroots projects can become scalable solutions - protecting coastlines and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Explore more about Project Anmol Kinara : https://surl.li/jzihdr

Who should #apply for the Circular Innovation Cohort 2025? ?? If you are a #wastepreneur in India innovating across the following categories: ? improving waste collection, #segregation, and sorting with innovative #technology and community-based #solutions ? transforming waste into new #products, raw materials, or #energy ? developing sustainable #alternatives to single-use plastics and/or creating #biodegradable textiles Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dbqgzhFc Applications are #open until November 15, 2024. For #queries, please reach out at [email protected] Rachna Chandrashekhar | Aakansha Shenoy | Leena Pishe Thomas | Harsha Lingam | Shruti Satsangi | Kamal Raj | Pooja Moitra Global Business Inroads (GBI) | Upaya Social Ventures | Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs | ANDE South Asia?

The rePurpose Global BASE Framework: Driving Impact for a Circular Future ?? We’re tackling one of the world’s most urgent challenges: plastic pollution. Our BASE Framework for creating impact helps implement systemic solutions that address broken waste management systems, especially in the most vulnerable geographies. What is BASE? BASE stands for Baseline, Additionality, Solution, Evaluation—the core steps that each of rePurpose Global’s plastic recovery impact projects goes through to recover plastic waste and prevent plastic pollution. Baseline: We scientifically establish baselines for collection and recycling rates, along with other relevant data, to identify regions that need intervention. Additionality:?We design bespoke solutions for each region to create environmental outcomes over and above the established baselines. For those who enjoy the technical side, this creation of impact above a business-as-usual scenario is the principle of ‘Additionality’ and a process of 'additionality modeling. Solution design and implementation: Each project is designed, piloted, and eventually onboarded, through a bespoke collaboration - that includes a local impact partner, communities, and often local government - to run in line with our industry-leading standards and protocols. The project from here goes to operate day-to-day collection, transportation, processing, and ethical recovery of plastic waste. Evaluation:?We set up projects to have a constant stream of data collection and triangulated verification that includes real-time measurement, verification, validation, and chain of custody documentation through our reTrace? platform. Multiple layers of internal and independent audits guarantee verified impact creation across the world that can be trusted.

Empowering Systemic Change Together on the West Coast of India. Through Project Saaf Samudra, we’re taking meaningful steps to protect Goa’s coastline from plastic pollution. With our brand partners' amazing support and Impact Partners V-Recycle, we’ve stepped things up—moving to a larger material recovery facility and using more advanced tech to recover 3x more plastic waste than before! And it’s not just about the plastic—this growth is also helping create dignified and reliable livelihoods for the local community. The waste worker team involved in the project has expanded from 25 to 41 employees. Together, we’re making an impact beyond plastic recovery and paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

A major step forward in sustainable baby care! ?? We're proud to partner with HealthyBaby as they introduce the first-ever EWG Verified Safe newborn diaper, crafted to protect both delicate newborn skin and the environment. Huge congratulations to HealthyBaby on this exciting launch! All of HealthyBaby's diapers are Certified Plastic Neutral in partnership with rePurpose Global. This means that for every diaper sold, an equivalent amount of plastic waste is recovered, preventing it from polluting our ecosystems. ???

?? Every rePurpose Global impact project creates lasting change—beyond just cleaning up plastic. Our mission goes beyond plastic recovery. Along with our brand partners, the rePurpose Global coalition is driving One Planet Impact which safeguards the environment, uplifts communities, and empowers people to build a sustainable future. Through our work, we are leading the charge on plastic action, but the true impact reaches much further. Here’s how One Planet Impact is making a difference through three core pillars: 1. Protecting the Environment Our global impact projects have recovered 70 million+ pounds of plastic waste, stopping it from polluting rivers, oceans, and landscapes. By focusing on particularly vulnerable and fragile ecosystems, we’re restoring wildlife habitats and biodiversity hotspots across the globe. 2. Strengthening Communities We partner with local communities to strengthen waste management services and create systemic change in areas that are most impacted by the plastic pollution crisis. By partnering with local organizations and providing support and resources to grow, we are setting up regular waste management systems where oftentimes none existed before. Our projects drive long-term solutions that not only tackle plastic pollution but also support economic growth and social well-being creating lasting, sustainable futures. 3. Empowering People Waste workers are at the core of the solution. Our projects ensure dignified work, fair wages, and safe working conditions for over 2000+ workers, creating social equity in the fight against plastic pollution. These waste warriors are critical to our impact, and we are committed to improving their livelihoods as they help recover millions of pounds of plastic waste. Plastic waste crisis - is a humanitarian crisis as much as an environmental one. With the One Planet Impact model, we recognize the intersection of environmental protection, social justice, and economic opportunity. Join us in our mission to create a world where environmental protection, community well-being, and human dignity are inextricably linked with solving the global plastic waste crisis.?