Unilever Plastic Collection and Circular Economy Programs

Enriched Corporate · Found: 2026-03-11 12:22

Unilever targets 30% virgin plastic reduction by 2026, 40% by 2028. 100% reusable/recyclable/compostable packaging. MoU with Alliance to End Plastic Waste for Sub-Saharan Africa. Partnerships with local governments in Sri Lanka and others for plastic waste collection.

Source: https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/waste-free-world/rethinking-plastic-packaging/

Funding Details

Deadline

Unknown (Unknown)

Contact

General contact via https://www.unilever.com/contact/

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must operate in regions where Unilever has active plastic collection programs (India, Indonesia, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa)

Project Scope

• Must align with Unilever's three strategic pillars: Reduction, Circulation, or Collaboration in plastic packaging
• Focus areas include recycled plastic supply chain, waste collection infrastructure, reuse/refill models, or packaging innovation

Constraints

• No open application process exists — partnerships are established through direct corporate engagement

Historical Context

Unilever has been pursuing plastic reduction since at least 2019 (baseline year for virgin plastic reduction targets). The company expanded from 2 recycled plastic suppliers in 2016 to 60+ by 2024. By 2024, they achieved 23% virgin plastic reduction, 21% recycled plastic content, and 93% of their collection target volume. They have tested 50+ reuse/refill models globally and operate 1,000 refill outlets in Indonesia.

Why it was added

Major FMCG company with plastic waste collection programs in developing countries and AEPW partnership for Africa

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