Knowledge Resource Library
In this section you will find a variety of different materials all about the topic of plastic and its impacts on the environment, our health, and society in general. There are also resources on creating a different kind of world, without single use plastic and based on zero waste principles.
You can use the search and filters provided to find the information you need. All materials are in the public domain and may be freely downloaded and used without alteration. However please be sure to give the creators proper credit if sharing with others!
The library is updated regularly: if you have any suggestions for it, please contact us.
Fashion’s Plastic Paralysis
Why are major brands doubling down on synthetic fibres when the toxic effects are well known? This 2024 survey explores the ways fast fashion is covering up its plastic addiction.
Toxic double standards
An explanation of the loophole allowing European companies to produce and export items containing substances banned in the EU to often poorer countries overseas and recommendations to stop this practice.
European Reuse Barometer
A review of 90 reuse solutions across different sectors and their potential scalability, profitability and impact in the current regulatory landscape.
Exiting Petrochemicals Policy Guide
Financing plastics – a guide for investors interested in ESG and environmental and social risk.
ลดพลาสติกอย่างไรให้ยั่งยืน
ลดอย่างไรให้ยั่งยืน ผลกระทบของการผลิต และบริโภคพลาสติกของประเทศไทย และฉากทัศน์ในการแก้ไขปัญหา จาก EJF Thailand
Room for reduction – Towards sustainable production and consumption of plastics in Thailand
An insightful and in-depth country report from EJF Thailand
Plastic Waste Power Play – EIA UK
An investigation of the plastic waste exports from the EU finds that they take up limited recycling capacity in recipient countries – and the vast majority is never even recycled.
Plastic Waste Trade: The Hidden Numbers
Recent analysis by IPEN found that the overall plastic trade is more than 40% higher than previous estimates, and even this number fails to reflect the trade of plastics and wastes in textiles, rubber, plastic contamination of paper bales, and other sources.
Primary Microplastics in the Oceans
A report detailing the seven key sources of microplastics found in the ocean.
Refill Store Toolkit
The toolkit provides guidance and resources for establishing and running refill stores, promoting sustainable and zero-waste practices – in Bahasa Indonesia.
Demystifying Compostable and Biodegradable Plastics – Beyond Plastics
This report provides an overview of bioplastic materials currently on the market, the voluntary standards that govern their design and scientific research findings to date on their safety.
Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty
The report analyzes countries’ positions on the proposed global treaty to combat plastic pollution, detailing their positions on treaty objectives, core obligations, and financing options.
Obstructionist Tactics in Decision Making
Obstructionist tactics hinder treaty negotiations by enforcing unanimity, causing procedural delays, and stalling substantive progress.
Is Plastic Recycling Safe?
The report by Toxic Link examines chemical contaminants in recycled plastics, their health impacts, recycling practices, and recommends safer policies and processes.
Plastic Treaty INC-4 Booklet
The booklet provides a detailed analysis and critique of the revised zero draft of a plastics treaty, offering suggestions, recommendations, and prioritization for improvements.
Plastic Production Reduction: The Climate Imperative
An analysis of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s groundbreaking study revealing the enormous climate impact of plastic production. It concludes that an immediate and sustained cut in production is necessary to stay within a 1.5C limit.
Plastic Credits White Paper
A report by Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd for Fauna & Flora, exploring the risks and uncertainties of plastic credit schemes, including governance, environmental, and social challenges, and setting the stage for a future comprehensive study.
The Implementation of The Polluter Pays Principle in The Plastics Treaty
The paper analyzes French EPR (extended producer responsibility)’s challenges in waste reduction. Recommends funding, plastics tax, avoiding ineffective market instruments, and global justice mechanism.
INC-4: Towards an Ambitious Global Plastic Treaty
The report by ECOS (Environmental Coalition on Standards) provides recommendations for the fourth UN Global Plastic Treaty negotiation meeting.
Plastic Pollution Stages
This fact sheet offers an overview over at plastic pollution across its lifecycle, spanning from resource extraction to removal and remediation. Prepared by The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty.