Sustainable Management of Plastics
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About Plastic Pollution
Plastic products are versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic waste results from the production, use, and disposal of plastic products.
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Impacts
Plastic waste has become ubiquitous in natural and built environments, resulting in concerns regarding potential harms to humans and nature alike.
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Benefits
There are many benefits to addressing plastic pollution including reduced health impacts, increased recycling rates, reduced consumption, and more.
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Challenges
Organizations face many challenges when managing plastic waste such as weak strategic planning, high cost of collection and transportation, and shortage of funding.
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Best Practices
Best practices for addressing plastic waste include regulatory and policy interventions, measurement, behavioral and educational campaigns, partnerships, and innovation.
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Regulation and Policy
Local governments can use a variety of regulation and policy mechanisms to minimize or eliminate plastic production, consumption, and disposal.