Living Beyond Limits: Earth Overshoot Day 2025 Falls on 24 July – How the Plastics Industry Can Help Turn the Tide
July 24, 2025 · plastship calls for stronger political frameworks, realistic circular economy strategies and reliable market access
This year’s Earth Overshoot Day occurred on 24 July, marking the earliest date ever recorded. This symbolic yet scientifically grounded day signals the point in the year when humanity's resource consumption exceeds what Earth’s ecosystems can regenerate in twelve months. According to the Global Footprint Network, we are now using resources at 1.8 times the planet’s regenerative capacity. Germany alone would need three Earths to sustain its current way of living.
- Recycling
- Recyclate use
- Circular Economy
