In line with our mission to support the growth and sustainable development of the petrochemical and chemical industries in the Arabian Gulf, GPCA aims to create awareness and showcase the opportunities within the Circular Economy to extract greater value from existing molecules and maximize the use of petrochemical and chemical products and applications once they reach the end of their intended purpose.
This report addresses the relationship of plastics with the circular economy concept and helps to understand how plastics can be better integrated into a new produce-reuse-recycle model that minimizes waste generation. It also touches upon the global initiatives launched to achieve a systematic shift towards a new plastic circular economy.
Findings indicate greater need for bridging the gap between education and human behavior towards plastic waste management
Circular economy – keep it smart and close the loops
Waste Free Environment aims to promote recycling and to raise awareness on responsible little disposal.
Report on the critical role the products of chemistry play in modern life, including plastics.
Press Statement following workshop
News/ Press release to announce creation of PolyREC
Position paper on "recycled content"
News/ Position Paper: Joint-industry statement on the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) draft Guidelines – Packaging: Better Regulation and the Single Market