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Plastics are an important part of the global economy and have many practical applications for everyday life, but their indisputable benefits are significantly outweighed by their environmental drawbacks — namely in regards to ocean pollution. Recognizing the seriousness of the problem, Dell, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and NatureWorks are finding new and innovative ways to tackle plastic pollution both at the source and at end-of-life.

Today, Dell unveiled the significant progress it has made against the 21 goals under its 2020 Legacy of Good plan. The company is 72 percent of the way to their goal for sustainable material use, and approximately 93 percent of Dell packaging by weight is now sustainably sourced and recyclable or compostable. The company's 'Connected Workplace' telecommuting program continued to yield impressive results, saving the company $39.5 million and avoiding 13,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.