One Step Closer to Zero Waste

ONE STEP CLOSER TO ZERO WASTE PACKAGING is a campaign for action and inspiration to reduce and/or eliminate single use plastics in our products, packaging, and personal lives. It is clear that we need to raise awareness on the topic, and find ways to mobilize both industry stakeholders and consumers to join forces to combat plastic waste – in fact, in a study done by McKinsey, 60-70% of consumers would pay a premium for sustainable packaging and it’s estimated that a more circular economy could generate $4.5B in economic growth – meaning we have a unique opportunity to stimulate economic growth, turn waste into wealth, and differentiate our brands through the lens of sustainability.

The One Step Closer to Zero Waste campaign, which kicked off in January 2022, includes consumer call to actions, advocacy around policy on the topics of infrastructure, labeling and extended producer responsibility, and brand storytelling to share best practices and stories of progress from CPG brands around the globe. The campaign was initially designed to last 8 weeks, but there has been a wave of interest with 60+ brands committing to this work, and with the various policy pathways in place for 2022, OSC has expanded the scope of the campaign to drive business impact and influence throughout the year. This way, we can raise awareness, celebrate industry progress, and mobilize policy momentum and community impact during this collaborative campaign.

Take Action

Urge the Senate to Pass Break Free From Plastic

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (S.984) – The Senate companion to the House bill (HR 2238) creates requirements and incentives to reduce the production of a variety of products and materials, including plastics, and increase efforts to collect, recycle, or compost products and materials. It makes certain producers financially responsible, phases out use of single-use products, creates a temporary moratorium on new or expanded permits for certain facilities that manufacture plastics until regulations are updated to address pollution from the facilities, creates new regulatory requirements and establishes limitations on the export of plastic waste to other countries.

Urge the House to Pass Break Free From Plastic

Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2021(H. 2238) – the House companion to the Senate bill (S984), creates requirements and incentives to reduce the production of a variety of products and materials, including plastics, and increase efforts to collect, recycle, or compost products and materials. It makes certain producers financially responsible, phases out use of single-use products, creates a temporary moratorium on new or expanded permits for certain facilities that manufacture plastics until regulations are updated to address pollution from the facilities, creates new regulatory requirements and establishes limitations on the export of plastic waste to other countries.

Urge Washington Senate to pass SB5697

Renew Act (SB 5697) – Renewing Washington’s recycling system and reducing waste. Companion Bill HB 2003.

Urge New York Senate to pass S1185

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging & Printed Paper, (S.1185) - Establishes the extended producer responsibility act requiring covered materials and product producers to develop and implement strategies to promote recycling, reuse and recovery of packaging and paper products. Sponsored by Senator Kaminsky.

Urge California Assembly to pass SB54

Plastic Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) – prohibit producers of single-use, disposable packaging or single-use, disposable food service ware products from offering for sale, selling, distributing, or importing in or into the state such packaging or products that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2032, unless they are recyclable or compostable. Builds off existing legislation with a state policy goal that not less than 75% of solid waste generated be recycled, composted, or reduced.

Make a Packaging Commitment.

Take a big step on your packaging journey and commit to transitioning at least one material to a more sustainable option by the end of 2022. Fill out this form to log your commitment.