Beyond Plastics is a nationwide project launched in January 2019, with a mission to end plastic pollution everywhere. Based at Bennington College in Vermont, Beyond Plastics brings together environmental policy experts and grassroots advocates to build an effective movement against plastic pollution. They use their deep policy and advocacy expertise to seek institutional, economic, and societal changes necessary to protect our planet and ourselves from the negative impacts of plastic production, usage, and disposal.

Beyond Plastics aims to create change at all levels, from individuals adopting sustainable practices to corporations implementing better purchasing and packaging habits. They also work towards the implementation of laws that enforce extended producer responsibility and prevent new plastic manufacturing. Through media education, policy advocacy, and training programs for students, Beyond Plastics strives to raise awareness about plastic pollution and encourage businesses, governments, and individuals to take action.

They are committed to environmental justice and stand in solidarity with communities disproportionately affected by plastic pollution and environmental racism. Beyond Plastics has a dedicated team of experts and activists, including grassroots organizers, environmental advocates, legal professionals, and communication specialists, who work tirelessly towards their goal. They also have an advisory board consisting of esteemed individuals from various fields, including academia, energy, environmental organizations, and more.

Together, they aim to build a sustainable future by combating plastic pollution and promoting environmental justice