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!
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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.
Economics of Reuse for Street Vendors in India
Report examines India’s street food sector’s reliance on single-use plastics and proposes a cost-effective reusable packaging system. Prepared by Zero Waste Europe, Searious Business and National Hawker Federation.
Common But Differentiated Responsibility in the Global Plastics Treaty
Policy brief by Dr. Neil Tangri, advocates for applying Common But Differentiated Responsibility (CBDR) in the Global Plastics Treaty, emphasizing financial support and uniform control measures.
Fact Sheet: Designing Products and Systems for Safe and Sustainable Reuse
The fact sheet advocates for prioritizing reuse in waste management policies, particularly in the Pacific Islands facing plastic pollution challenges.
Bioplastics 101 Factsheet
Pacific Islands fact sheet on bioplastics. Urges caution, clear definitions, and global standards to mitigate environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts.
Microplastics 101 Factsheet
The fact sheet highlights the global issue of microplastic pollution, emphasizing its impact on the Pacific Islands and suggesting considerations for regulation.
Plastics Alternatives and Substitutes 101
The fact sheet addresses the lack of international definitions for plastics alternatives and substitutes. It presents UNCTAD’s definitions and emphasizes safety, sustainability, essentiality, and traceability criteria for assessing alternatives and substitutes.
Policy Brief: Chemicals Polymers of Concern
Scientists’ Coalition Briefing Series: Role of chemicals and polymers of concern in the global plastics treaty.
Bioplastic
The UNEA publication packet addresses bioplastics, emphasizing concerns and issues surrounding their usage and environmental impact.
Chemical Recycling and PTF
The UNEA publication packet discusses chemical recycling and plastic-to-fuel methods, shedding light on the issues and concerns associated with these processes.
Plastic and climate change
The UNEA publication packet is an insightful analysis of the relationship between plastic and its impact on climate change.
Extended producer responsibility (EPR)
UNEA publication packet about Extended producer responsibility (EPR)