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The Global Plastics Treaty - Plastics Europe

Our goal is to end plastic pollution by 2040 through a circular economy where all plastics are responsibly managed during production, use, and end-of-life.

Plastics in a Circular Economy | Ellen MacArthur Foundation

... Global Plastics Treaty calling for an ambitious and actionable treaty to end plastic pollution. This treaty is a chance to show that the world can meet a ...

Plastic Pollution | United Nations Development Programme

Global Context · Every year, the world produces around · The way we currently produce and consume plastics is extremely wasteful: we extract oil and gas to ...

Learn About Plastic Pollution - Greenpeace International

Globally, only 9% of plastic gets recycled. Even in developed countries, the recycling rate for plastics collected by households is often far less than 50%, ...

Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says

Mismanaged plastic waste, which leaches into the environment and can be harmful to health, will double to 121m tonnes by 2050 if limits are not ...

Which Plastics are the Major Contributors to Plastic Pollution?

1. Food and Beverages – 31.14% · 2. Bottle and Container Caps – 15.5% · 3. Plastic bags – 11.18% · 4. Straws and Stirrers · 5. Beverage Bottles and Containers – ...

Plastics - OECD

Global plastics use will continue to skyrocket ... Plastics production and use reached 435 million tonnes in 2020, up from 234 million tonnes in 2000. Without ...

Plastic Pollution - Oceana USA

The world is facing a plastic pollution crisis that is increasingly threatening the future of our planet. An estimated 33 billion pounds of plastic enter the ...

About GPAP

The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) is the World Economic Forum's platform for translating plastic pollution commitments into concrete action.

The Global Plastics Crisis - Eco-Cycle

The ever-increasing production and disposal of plastics is fueling a global crisis affecting every ecosystem and species on Earth.

Are biodegradable plastics a promising solution to solve the global ...

A large amount of plastic waste has been discharged into the environment worldwide, which causes the current white pollution problem. The accumulated waste ...

Study: Growing Plastic Pollution Wreaking Havoc in Global South

A new study has revealed that the world is generating a staggering 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, over two-thirds of which is ...

The global threat from plastic pollution - Science

Potential impacts from poorly reversible plastic pollution include changes to carbon and nutrient cycles; habitat changes within soils, ...

Plastic pollution | What you can do - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Plastic pollution is a widespread problem with big impacts on ocean life. We need an approach that matches the scale of the problem and cuts back on plastic ...

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution - NRDC

A strong Global Plastics Treaty could help rid the world of harmful plastics—and as one of the world's largest producers and consumers of ...

Global Plastic Pollution Statistics and Facts - GreenMatch

Every year, globally, we produce around 300 million tonnes of plastic waste. Around 40% of all plastic products are thrown away within a month.

Share of global plastic waste emitted to the ocean - Our World in Data

Related research and data. FAQs on plastics · Ocean plastics: How much do rich countries contribute by shipping their waste overseas? Plastic Pollution ...

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year

A new study finds that every year people create 57 million tons of plastic pollution. The material winds up everywhere from the deepest ...

Plastic Pollution in the Global Ocean | Trends in Aquatic Systems

Plastic Pollution in the Global Ocean · Introduction: Plastic Pollution in the Global Ocean (Alice A Horton) · The History and Future of Plastics (Rachael ...

Key actions to fight plastic pollution - Nestlé

Plastic waste endangers wildlife and threatens ecosystems and the food chain. We see plastic pollution as an urgent priority. We cannot solve this global ...