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A special note for our pilot projects

  • 3RI News Editor
  • Feb 10, 2021
  • 1 min read

With the Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (Plastic Standard) launch, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight one particular stakeholder group - the 3RI Pilot Projects - for their role in helping to shape the Plastic Standard.


The pilot projects


In total, 24 projects on six continents piloted the Plastic Standard. Though selected through several different methods, the pilot projects all went through a similar process in 2020: developing a draft project description (PD) to meet the evolving rules and requirements of the Plastic Standard.


The activities implemented by the pilot projects range from plastic waste recovery from the environment by informal collectors to the development of mechanical and chemical recycling facilities. All activities aim at the same objective: addressing plastic pollution.


Valuable lessons


The waste management projects that piloted the Plastic Standard gained early access to the programme’s draft documents and technical requirements and received technical support for the development of their PDs.


The PD describes the project’s activities and context and it is the first project element to be assessed by a third-party auditor.


By testing draft programme documentation in their ongoing plastic waste collection and recycling activities, the project developers also provided us with valuable input that went into creating the final version of the Plastic Standard.


Thank you


The 3R Initiative is grateful to our pilot project participants for their significant contributions to the development of the Plastic Standard. We wish your activities long-term sustainability – they are essential to paving the way to a more inclusive circular economy!




85 commentaires


hedywillowy
21 juin

Exciting to see the Plastic Standard launch and the vital role of the 3RI pilot projects! These projects, spanning six continents, helped shape the standard through real-world testing. Their work, ranging from waste recovery to recycling facilities, offers valuable lessons. It's like navigating a challenging level in Geometry Dash, each obstacle providing crucial insights.

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Music Later
Music Later
18 juin

This is a cool initiative! It's great to see these pilot projects are being recognized for their hard work in helping to improve the Plastic Standard. Every little bit helps in tackling plastic pollution!  Ragdoll Archers

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nwos ouz
nwos ouz
10 juin

Really inspiring to see initiatives that treat pilot projects with care and intention — small steps can often lead to massive shifts. It reminded me of a creative tool I recently tried out at incredibox — it’s a fun way to experiment with audio storytelling in a visual and interactive format. Perfect for sparking fresh ideas 🌟

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