World Environment Day 2018: The Day the Tide Turned On Single-Use Plastics

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationCommunications Division
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-09T10:25:38Z
dc.date.available2022-05-09T10:25:38Z
dc.date.issued2018-06
dc.descriptionThis report documents the 2018 global campaign that mobilised governments, institutions, businesses, communities and individuals to address plastic pollution through World Environment Day activities. It outlines the context of growing international concern over marine litter and single-use plastics, drawing on previous policy initiatives, campaigns and scientific efforts. The report describes the scope of worldwide engagement, including public awareness campaigns, clean-up events, educational activities, media outreach, private-sector commitments and policy actions. It highlights extensive participation across countries, strong digital engagement, and new commitments to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable alternatives. The report presents these activities as a catalyst for broader environmental action and behavioural change.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/39969
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number19 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectenvironmental management
dc.subjectpollution
dc.subjectmarine pollution
dc.subjectplastic
dc.subjectplastic waste
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeenvironmental governance
dc.titleWorld Environment Day 2018: The Day the Tide Turned On Single-Use Plasticsen
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