Plastic pollution is both an environmental and economic challenge – one driven by fragmented systems that fail to capture the value of materials already in circulation. Globally, only a small share of plastic waste is recovered for recycling, while the rest is landfilled, burned or leaks into the environment, harming ecosystems and communities.

Delterra works across the plastics value chain to build circular systems that are practical, scalable and locally grounded. By partnering with cities, recyclers, brands and policymakers, we strengthen collection and sorting, improve material quality and unlock reliable end markets for recycled plastics. Our approach focuses on aligning incentives across the system so municipalities can deliver better services, recyclers can operate viable businesses and manufacturers can confidently use recycled content.

Through data-driven system design, on-the-ground implementation and collaboration with public and private actors, Delterra helps transform plastics from a persistent waste problem into a valuable resource – reducing pollution, lowering reliance on virgin materials and enabling circular economies to function at scale.