Plastics: The Costs to Society, The Environment, and The Economy
Plastic plays many important roles, but its production, use and disposal impose countless negative impacts on society, with plastic pollution among the most pressing environmental issues of today. Due to its seemingly cheap price and various uses, plastic has been increasingly used across millions of applications. As a result, plastic production has almost doubled over […]
Assessing the relevance of the EU directive on single-use plastics
There is growing support among UN Member States for the development of a new global agreement to tackle marine plastic pollution. So far, however, the multilateral discussions on the issue have focused more on the rationale for a new treaty than on the design of it. At this point, it is therefore not entirely clear […]
WWF Position Plastic Crediting and Plastic Neutrality
WWF has established the following position on plastic crediting and plastic neutrality. In order to achieve No Plastic in Nature by 2030, a combination of various coordinated strategies must be pursued. Strategies driven by the private sector must include reducing single use plastic, shifting to sustainable inputs for necessary plastic, improving end-of-life management, designing longer-living […]
WWF’s Global Strategy: No Plastics in Nature
WWF has identified the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme as a critical policy tool with a track record to hold manufacturers accountable for their plastic products and packaging’s end-of-life impacts, as well as to encourage holistic eco-design in the business sector. WWF tackles the root of plastic pollution. Together with our partners we developed an […]
Sustainable Retailers Scorecard 2019
WWF-Malaysia conducted an inaugural sustainability performance study focusing on the environmental aspects of the retail industry. WWF-Malaysia conducted an inaugural sustainability performance study focusing on the environmental aspects of the retail industry that include fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), grocery, convenience chain, health and personal in Malaysia. The Sustainable Retailers Scorecard (SRS) aims to assess the […]
Plastic Packaging in Southeast Asia and China
TACKLING THE PLASTIC CRISIS: Preventing waste from entering the ocean through Southeast Asa and China is key to addressing the global plastic emergency. This briefing looks at the volume of plastic packaging placed on the market in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. As well as showing the scale of the challenge, the […]