PREVENTION
Waste prevention depends fundamentally on changes in the attitudes and behavior of individuals and businesses, and on a transformative shift in industrial processes and product design. Waste prevention refers to practical actions that reduce the quantity of materials prior to materials and products becoming wastes. Waste prevention is therefore fundamentally different from waste management activities, as waste management activities are implemented after materials become waste. Employing waste prevention strategies can effectively reduce the volume of waste that must be managed, placing less strain on local waste collection and management programs. Waste prevention includes Avoidance – eliminating the need for a product or material; Source Reduction – eliminating waste and pollution at source through process changes; and Direct Re-use/Prolonging Use – extending product life, serving as a diversion of waste flows.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Public awareness campaigns that engage and educate local communities on plastic waste can spur community action and affect consumer choices. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The aim...
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PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Public procurement standards can incorporate bans on single-use plastic items, as well as targets and incentives for reusables and plastic-free alternatives, enabling procurement teams to...
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SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAN
Introducing market restrictions - or ‘bans’ - is an effective method to stop single-use plastics from being placed on the market. TARGET USERS: Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Government...
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SINGLE-USE PLASTIC LEVY
Single-use plastic levies place taxes on items like plastic bags, bottles and food packaging to deter their use. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Price modulation that...
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EDIBLE PACKAGING
Edible packaging made of natural, biodegradable, plant-based materials can be eaten on the go, without a need for waste collection, processing, recycling or disposal. TARGET...
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NATURAL BRANDING
Natural Branding is a technique that uses a laser to remove pigment from the skin of produce, without affecting its shelf life, thereby creating a...
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PLASTIC-FREE DRINKING WATER
Cities can help end the trend of buying water in plastic by ensuring citizens have access to free, drinkable water. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY...
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YOUTH-LED INITIATIVES
Youth-driven community engagement and education initiatives that advocate for no plastic in our world is a powerful means to creating consumer change. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses KEY...
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PACKAGING MATERIAL FEES
Packaging Material Fees require manufacturers to pay fees according to the amount of packaging material they put on the market. TARGET USERS: Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS:...
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CITY ACTION PLAN
A City Action Plan addresses a wide range of short and long-term measures, with the aim of preventing plastic from entering the environment, waterways and...
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ADVANCED DISPOSAL FEES
Advanced Disposal Fees are non-refundable fees levied on individual products at the point of purchase, with the fee being built into the price of the...
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CITY WASTE RATING
City waste rating programs encourage healthy competition among cities and citizens within a region in a race to be distinguished as the cleanest city. TARGET...
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PLASTIC CREDIT SYSTEM
Plastic Credit Systems require manufacturers to meet obligations by purchasing recycling certificates issued by accredited re-processors or recyclers based on the amount of plastic waste...
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LANDFILL TAX
Landfill taxes are charged to private landfill operators to help drive waste away from landfills and towards environmentally preferable disposal alternatives, such as reuse, recycling, and...
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VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS
Voluntary reduction strategies allow citizens time to change their consumption patterns and provide an opportunity for suitable alternatives to reach the market. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry,...
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BUSINESS-LED INITIATIVES
Industry plays a crucial role in the global production and use of plastics and thereby is a key player in the effort to reduce plastic...
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EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) holds producers responsible for the collection and recycling of specified volumes of plastic that they produce and place into the market. ...
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
Third-party product certifications, labels or rankings on products that are plastic-free, contain low volumes of plastics, or are composed of secondary plastics, can create awareness...
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PLASTIC-FREE DENTAL HYGIENE
Plastic waste from dental hygiene products, mainly toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, can be reduced by creating public awareness campaigns that encourage the use of plastic-free dental care alternatives. ...
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PLASTIC-FREE CLEANING SUPPLIES
Replacing cleaning products that are traditionally sold in single-use plastic bottles can eliminate billions of plastic bottles and sprayers from entering the waste stream. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses,...
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PLASTIC SACHET ALTERNATIVES
Promoting alternatives to- or the recycling of- plastic sachets will reduce the impact these small yet destructive plastics have on the environment. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY...
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GREEN BUILDING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Cities that incorporate green building initiatives and recycled products in public works projects and public procurement set a precedent for their communities. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry,...
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