About
Why the Plastic Disclosure Project?
Plastic pollution is a global problem with long-lasting environmental impact.
Did you know?
- Roughly 33% of plastic is for single use, and then thrown away.
- Approximately 85% of total global plastic used is not recycled.
- Plastic has the potential to stay in the environment for hundreds of years.
- Plastic negatively impacts over 270 species of animals and birds.
What is the Plastic Disclosure Project (PDP)?
PDP asks the business world to measure, manage, reduce and benefit from plastic waste in order to create a world in which plastic adds value for consumers and businesses without negatively impacting the environment.
Our Objectives
- Reduce plastic waste in the environment
- Encourage sustainable business practices vis-a-vis plastic
- Inspire improved design & innovative solutions
Our Mission
- Support annual disclosure of plastic footprints/ management strategies
- Encourage efficiencies in plastic use, reuse and recycling
- Broaden awareness of plastic investment risks and opportunities
About Us
The Plastic Disclosure Project is a project of the Hong Kong and California-based Ocean Recovery Alliance (ORA). ORA was founded by the co-founder of Project Kaisei, a California based organization focused on the issues of plastic in the ocean, mainly in the North Pacific Gyre. The Ocean Recovery Alliance is focused on bringing innovation, technologies, creativity and collaborations together to address some of the challenges that face the ocean and our broader environment. Two preventative solutions to the plastic waste issues are the PDP and Global Alert, both of which were announced at the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative in New York. PDP’s lead operating partner is ASrIA – the Association for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia, with research support from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. ASrIA is an operating partner in Asia for the Carbon Disclosure Project.
