There's no time to waste- your gift could remove 1 ton of plastic from the planet

To tackle plastic pollution, we all need to get involved- businesses, communities, and individuals alike. This month, we’re excited to share Plastic Cleanup Hero, a new initiative that makes it easier for individuals to take personal action.

By funding verified cleanup and recycling projects in the communities that need it most, anyone can be part of building a cleaner, more sustainable future, supported by the same high standards and third-party audited system that powers our B2B marketplace.

Whether you’re giving the gift of impact or simply stepping up, Plastic Cleanup Hero makes it easy to turn concern into real-world change.

Become a Plastic Cleanup Hero →

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News

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In her own words: Nanette Medved-Po on creating solutions to plastic pollution

“Throughout my journey, I’ve had to navigate both corporate boardrooms and grassroots waste collection sites — two very different worlds that need to come together for real progress to happen. I strongly believe that leadership shouldn’t be just about making decisions from the top down; it’s about creating an ecosystem where businesses, communities, and policymakers work together to solve problems.”

In the Earth Month edition of Vogue Philippines, PCX Founder Nanette Medved-Po shares the path that led her to build lasting solutions to plastic pollution.

Read more here.

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What are microplastics doing to our bodies?

Scientists from the University of New Mexico are finding that microplastics are not just around us — they are building up inside us. Their research shows that concentrations of microplastics in human brains have increased by nearly 50% since 2016, with many of these particles traced back to decades-old plastic waste that has broken down over time.

While the full health impacts are still being studied, early findings point to concerning links with dementia, fertility issues, and heart disease. The study estimates some human brains contain the equivalent of five bottle caps’ worth of plastic.

Read more from The New York Times here.

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Is your business EPR-ready?

Watch PCX Markets Commercial Director Rudi Ramin take a deep dive into how the Philippine Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law is reshaping corporate plastic responsibility.

In this episode of Freshly Brewed by Business Mirror, Rudi shares real-world lessons from implementing EPR. It is an in-depth look at how businesses can move beyond compliance and drive lasting impact.

Watch the full video here.

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Microplastics pose a threat to global food security

A new study finds that microplastics could reduce global yields of staple crops like wheat, rice, and maize by up to 14%. Reviewing over 3,000 observations across 157 studies, researchers also found that microplastics lower photosynthesis by 12% in terrestrial plants and 7% in marine algae — both crucial for food security and healthy ocean ecosystems.

Read more from The Guardian here.

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Events

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Sebastian DiGrande joins the Top 100 Impact CEOs in North Carolina

Earlier this month, our CEO Sebastian DiGrande attended the 8th annual MO Summit in Asheville, North Carolina. Hosted by Big Path Capital, the summit is the leading gathering of CEOs building high-growth, positive-impact companies.

The event brought together leaders redefining capitalism by creating solutions that drive social, environmental, and financial value. We are proud to share that Sebastian was recognized among the Top 100 Impact CEOs, a reflection of his leadership and the PCX team's work to scale solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.

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Sustainability Week Asia: Why Circularity Can't Wait

“For many developing countries, plastic pollution is a national security issue affecting human health, livelihoods, and food security,” said Nanette Medved-Po, Founder of PCX Markets and PCX Solutions, at Economist Impact’s recent event in Bangkok, Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Priorities and Progress Across Asia-Pacific.

Nanette emphasized the pressing challenge posed by inadequate recycling and limited circularity: “Currently, only about 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled.” Drawing from the Philippines' experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), she underscored the critical need for global collaboration: “Businesses dislike nothing more than regulatory uncertainty. Solutions exist, but stakeholders must unite with determination to implement them regionally and globally.”

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PCX Pulse Manila Highlights

Over 100 partners and stakeholders came together at our recent PCX Pulse event in Manila to push the conversation on plastic responsibility and circular economy solutions forward.

Highlights included critical updates from DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leones on the Philippine EPR Procedural Manual. Participants also got an early look at the upcoming Circular Economy Bill led by PCX Solutions EPR and Consulting Manager Athalie Reyes, followed by practical strategies for building holistic plastic responsibility programs shared by PCX Solutions Managing Director Stefanie Beitien and PCX Markets Commercial Director Rudi Ramin.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in driving real progress. We are excited to keep building momentum together at the next PCX Pulse!

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Catch PCX at the Hospitality Thailand Conference

PCX Commercial Director Rudi Ramin is taking the stage at the 4th Hospitality Thailand Conference (#HTC2025) on May 14, 2025, at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok. As part of the Guest Experience Track, Rudi will share how businesses can lead on plastic responsibility and help build a future where no plastic waste ends up in nature.

HTC2025 is where forward-thinking leaders come together to drive transformation across Thailand’s hospitality industry. If you’re attending, don’t miss the chance to hear fresh insights on how sustainability and circular economy strategies are reshaping the future of hospitality.

Learn more about HTC2025 here.