Ellen MacArthur Foundation Unveiled 2030 Plastics Agenda for Businesses

Without further action, mismanaged plastic waste is predicted to double from the levels of 62 million tonnes in 2020 to nearly 121 million tonnes by 2050.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The UK-based Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) has launched its 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business, outlining key steps to accelerate the shift toward a circular plastics economy over the next five years.

EMF reported that its signatories have already avoided 14 million tons of virgin plastics, tripled recycled content use, and eliminated 775,000 tonnes of problematic packaging, saving the equivalent of one barrel of oil every second.

The new roadmap focuses on expanding reuse systems, tackling flexible packaging, and building efficient recycling and collection networks. EMF stressed the need for collective business advocacy and policy alignment to drive systemic change and innovation.

Without stronger action, mismanaged plastic waste could double to 121 million tonnes by 2050, while plastic-related emissions may rise 37%, from 2.45 to 3.35 gigatons of CO₂ equivalent.

The Foundation called on global businesses to collaborate in advancing reuse, recyclability, and sustainable production to curb the plastic waste crisis.

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