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Economic Instruments for Environmental Management: A Worldwide Compendium of...
One of the most striking features of this collection of case studies is the diversity of environmental problems which have been targetted by these policy instruments, including... -
The State of Plastics: World Environment Day Outlook 2018
The benefits of plastic are undeniable. The material is cheap, lightweight and easy to make. These qualities have led to a boom in the production of plastic over the past... -
The Role of Packaging Regulations and Standards in Driving the Circular Economy
The development of packaging policies stems from intersecting challenges being faced by economies across the world. On one hand, growth in population has led to an increase in... -
Addressing Marine Plastics: A Systemic Approach - Recommendations for Action
Addressing marine plastic pollution is an urgent action, considering the rising levels of plastics in the environment and the impacts to coastal and marine ecosystems. The... -
The New Plastics Economy: Global Commitment - 2019 Progress Report
One year on from the Global Commitment’s launch, we are pleased to present this progress report. It is the first in a series of annual reports in which we aim to assess progress... -
Single-use Supermarket Food Packaging and its Alternatives: Recommendations...
Food packaging’s ever-increasing reliance on single-use plastic formats along with the persistence of plastics in the environment, adds to the long-reaching – and as yet poorly... -
Specification Sheet for Food Products (Fruits and Vegetables)
This specification sheet is regulating the procurement of food products and includes specifications/requirements for contracting organic fruits and vegetables. Impact on the... -
Nature-based Food Packaging: Alternatives to Plastic for Packaging Food
This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Technology-enabled Reusable Packaging
Of the 8 million tons of plastics that enter the oceans every year, 600,000 tons are estimated to come from Indonesia. Dubbed a “sachet economy” alongside its neighbours such as... -
Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Drinking Water System with Zero...
This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about... -
Bisphenol A (BPA) - Assessment Report on Issues of Concern
A two-page summary of the information on bisphenol A (BPA) contained in the 2020 UNEP Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human... -
Drowning in Plastics: Marine Litter and Plastic Waste Vital Graphics -...
This publication aims to provide a complete overview of the global challenges related to marine litter and plastic waste through a combination of condensed descriptions of key... -
Recommendations for the Tourism Sector to Continue Taking Action on Plastic...
The following five recommendations are addressed to tourism stakeholders with the aim of supporting them to continue fighting plastic pollution during the COVID-19 recovery....