Journal

We sat down with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, an internationally renowned expert in environmental health, whose groundbreaking research on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and their effects on human development, particularly in children, is cited worldwide.

We move boldly, both in what we make and in what we say. And when plastic recycling is hailed as the solution to the plastic crisis, we answer with facts: recycling plastic is recycling the problem. Statements like this spark strong reactions and some familiar arguments, adaptable and convenient, and diluting real progress. Because they are dangerous, we thought it was useful to list the recurring ones

As the planet comes under growing pressure from relentless resource extraction, post-consumer plastic pollution is seeping into every corner of our ecosystems. In response, global negotiations are underway to establish the Global Plastics Treaty—a legally binding agreement aimed at ending plastic pollution. Among the many proposed solutions, recycling remains one of the most widely supported, promoted by both public institutions and private industry. Yet before we ask how to recycle the plastic bag that holds our groceries, we must first take a step back and understand the full picture.

Is it a coincidence, or is it destiny? The future of plastics will be decided 65 km away from Mover’s headquarters. On 4 August, the world will converge in Geneva to create the Global Plastics Treaty. If you haven’t heard of it before, here’s what you need to know.