Tackling the most complexchallenges hindering progresson the plastics crisis
Connecting 400+ environmental NGO-to-industry organizations worldwide on behalf of the plastics crisis. You can be a part of the solution.
Introducing 2025 Dedicated Networks & Programs
The U.S. Circular Policy Leadership Network (CIRCLE)
CIRCLE’s mission is to advance knowledge and build capacity for US circular economy policies, with a focus on best practices and system-level approaches such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Systems (DRS), and Reuse and Refill models. Through an inclusive, “all sides of the table” approach, CIRCLE fosters meaningful dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Alternatives to Plastics Leadership Network
APLN’s mission is to accelerate effective evaluation, adoption and development of safe, sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics and non-plastic substitutes, alongside their systems, services, and technologies.
Global Treaty Dialogues
Since UNEA 5.2 in March 2021, OPLN has launched the GTD, an informal public forum for sustainability leaders. These dialogues provide a unique opportunity for private sector leaders, government representatives, NGOs, and underrepresented voices to engage directly with the UN Global Plastics Treaty process. Scheduled alongside the INC meetings, the GTDs play a critical role in advancing inclusive and effective treaty discussions.
The Plastics Landscape is complex and chaotic
STAKEHOLDERS NEED TO COLLABORATE
FASTER, LOCALLY, AND AT SCALE
TO TURN THE TIDE ON PLASTIC POLLUTION
OPLN is a stakeholder learning bridge
Together, voices across environmental NGOs, government, civil society, and more will drive engagement on effective treaties and interventions concerning the global plastic pollution crisis.
Through neutral and inclusive convenings, expeditions, development tracks, treaty dialogues, and stakeholder education we bridge divides, measure sentiment, and accelerate collaboration.
Experience the ocean plastics crisis firsthand
Neutral Convenings & Expeditions
The OPLN is pro-urgency and pro-engagement for all stakeholders, from local to global. Through our neutral and immersive convenings and expeditions, stakeholders witness the plastic pollution crisis first hand and engage in boundary pushing programs designed to inform and accelerate collaboration.
Upcoming Activations
What stakeholders say about us
“The inclusion of waste reclaimers in the treaty negotiation process is crucial to form an inclusive agreement. OPLN’s efforts to include these voices throughout the dialogues, bringing their perspectives to the forefront of these discussions have informed all stakeholders of waste reclaimers’ vital role in solving the plastic pollution crisis.”
