World Economic Forum | Plastic Pollution and Biodiversity: a Global Overview
Every year, an estimated 130 million tonnes of plastic waste are unmanaged or improperly discarded, polluting soils, waterways and seas. While efforts continue to promote a circular economy and pursue a global plastics treaty, far less attention has focused on how plastic pollution affects biodiversity and the ecosystem services that underpin economies and human well-being. […]
2030 strategy – No Plastic in Nature Initiative: Driving Systems Change in the Global Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Despite growing global awareness, the plastic pollution crisis continues to escalate. More than 30,000 tonnes of plastic leak into our oceans every day, posing increasing threats to ecosystems, economies, and human health. The WWF No Plastic in Nature 2030 Strategy sets out a comprehensive blueprint to stop environmental plastic pollution by transforming the global plastics […]
GIZ | Scaling Reuse System Through Behaviour Change: Insights from Southeast Asia
Plastic pollution remains one of the most critical environmental crises in Southeast Asia, fueled by rapid urbanisation and an overwhelming reliance on single-use sachets and takeaway packaging. While recycling remains a vital part of the puzzle, true sustainability requires stopping waste at the source through scalable circular-economy initiatives. This comprehensive GIZ report explores how behavioural […]
Alliance to End Plastic Waste | The Challenges and Solutions for Flexible Plastic Packaging Waste
How can the global community move beyond the linear “take-make-waste” model for flexible plastics? This technical report by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste provides a critical roadmap for Europe and North America, identifying the most effective collection, sorting, and recycling solutions. By evaluating circularity enablers and systemic barriers, the report offers a blueprint for […]
WWF | Choose to Reuse: Closing the Loop on Takeaway Packaging in Hong Kong
Case Study China: Hong Kong SARWWF Involvement: September 2022 to August 2024Focus Area: ReductionPSC Approach: Reuse and RefillSystemic Intervention: Knowledge Strengthening Key Lessons Learned Background Hong Kong has faced growing plastic pollution challenges, exacerbated by the increasing popularity of food delivery services. The surge in SUP packaging, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted the urgent […]