Single-Use Plastics: A Roadmap for Sustainability (rev. 2)

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.otherGiacovelli, Claudia
dc.coverage.spatialRwanda
dc.coverage.spatialIreland
dc.coverage.spatialAustria
dc.coverage.spatialSouth Africa
dc.coverage.spatialKenya
dc.coverage.spatialChina
dc.coverage.spatialBangladesh
dc.coverage.spatialIndia
dc.coverage.spatialUnited States
dc.coverage.spatialCosta Rica
dc.coverage.spatialLatin America and the Caribbean
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-04T11:06:59Z
dc.date.available2018-06-04T11:06:59Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionThis document offers a practical guide for addressing one of the planet’s most pressing environmental issues: single-use plastic pollution. The document provides an evidence-based roadmap for sustainability, drawing on the experiences of over 60 countries. It highlights the environmental, health and economic impacts of mismanaged plastic waste and outlines a spectrum of regulatory, economic and voluntary measures to reduce consumption. It emphasizes a systems approach, incorporating waste management improvements, stakeholder engagement and public awareness campaigns. It presents actionable recommendations, including a detailed 10-step framework for policymakers considering bans or levies on disposable plastics. Case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas offer practical insights into policy successes and challenges.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25496
dc.languageEnglish
dc.languageSpanish
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectplastic
dc.subjectplastic product
dc.subjectplastic foam
dc.subjectconsumption
dc.subjectsolid waste management
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.subjectcase study
dc.subjectIreland
dc.subjectRwanda
dc.subjectChina
dc.subjectBangladesh
dc.subjectIndia
dc.subjectUnited States
dc.subjectCosta Rica
dc.subjectCaribbean region
dc.subjectenvironmental policy
dc.subjectsustainable consumption
dc.titleSingle-Use Plastics: A Roadmap for Sustainability (rev. 2)en
dc.title.alternativePlásticos De Un Solo Uso: Una hoja de ruta para la sostenibilidad (rev. 2)es
dc.typeTechnical report
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wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000045
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000046
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