For a more complete and in-depth analysis of the plastics circular economy in Europe, please refer to Plastics Europe’s biennial “Circular Economy for Plastics – A European Analysis” reports.

Current and future strategies focus on food waste and organics, plastics, electronics, textiles, and cement and concrete; they identify pathways to circularity such as recycling, product redesign, …

Plastics are the largest, most harmful and most persistent fraction of marine litter, accounting for at least 85 per cent of total marine waste Plastic packaging is the reason for the majority (36 ...

We identified 98 peer-reviewed journal papers, 25 reports, 8 databases as well as 21 existing reviews on the environmental impacts of plastics. Our review shows that life-cycle approaches …

Recognizing this, the “United States of Plastics” report offers a tool for advocates and decision-makers in each state to assess their progress and identify opportunities for local action.

Smart Plastics Guide Plastic products are typically labeled with a number surrounded by the recycling symbol. These numbers and labels identify both the type of resin used to make the …

Despite positive efforts from countries to tackle plastic pollution, such as bans on certain forms of single-use plastics, a global plastics treaty is essential because plastic pollution is …