Knowledge Resource Library

The briefing addresses the role of bio-based, biodegradable, and bioplastic materials in the global plastics treaty, emphasizing consistent definitions, ecological effects, and the necessity to reduce overall plastic production.

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.

The fact sheet discusses Plastic Removal Technologies (PRTs), their impact on biodiversity, and challenges. It emphasizes the need for prevention and global control measures.

The fact sheet highlights the global issue of microplastic pollution, emphasizing its impact on the Pacific Islands and suggesting considerations for regulation.

This document discusses effective communication strategies, offering storytelling and campaign tactics for addressing plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for relatable heroes, mentors, and remarkable content.

In Bahasa Indonesia. This document discusses effective communication strategies, offering storytelling and campaign tactics for addressing plastic pollution, emphasizing the need for relatable heroes, mentors, and remarkable content.

Pacific Islands fact sheet on bioplastics. Urges caution, clear definitions, and global standards to mitigate environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts.

The report addresses the environmental impact of disposable paper-based food packaging, particularly in the context of ongoing negotiations for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

The fact sheet advocates for prioritizing reuse in waste management policies, particularly in the Pacific Islands facing plastic pollution challenges.

A report published by Common Seas and University of Portsmouth on seven policies to address plastic waste reduction, including bans on single-use items, taxes on single-use items, reuse models for on-the-go, water refill schemes, potable water supply, extended producer responsibility, and deposit return schemes.

A case study by Zero Waste Europe revealing alarming dioxin and UPOPs emissions in the Netherlands, raising vital environmental concerns and policy questions.

GAIA’s factsheet on Chemical Recycling

Zero waste brochure by GAIA that promotes the Zero Waste approach as an environmentally and economically superior alternative to incineration for waste management.

The Climate Dictionary by UNDP strives to simplify climate change concepts and jargon, making them accessible to a diverse audience by translating complex science into everyday language.

Revealing False Solutions: Observing the Distribution of Waste Incinerators in the Bandung Basin. Reports by WAHI in Bahasa Indonesia. After the 2005 landfill landslide in Leuwigajah Cimahi, incinerators were seen as a quick solution, but many are non-functional due to high costs and raising environmental concerns.

UNEA’s recommendations for financing transition to zero waste. Plastics treaty should exclude harmful solutions, support informal sector, and avoid pitfalls like indirect support and plastic credits.

Plastic waste trade poses global challenges: pollution, health risks, and environmental injustice. Two-page publication packet by UNEA provides recommendations to the global plastic treaty.

A two-page publication packet by UNEA to recognize and support waste pickers through policies, integration, and fair compensation while avoiding harmful practices.

Waste incineration, including cement kilns, raises concerns due to pollution, inefficiency. Plastics treaty must prioritize reduction, ban thermal treatment.

Burning waste in cement kilns raises health, environmental, and carbon concerns. A two page publication packet by UNEA addressing the issue.