RT Report
T1 Single-Use Plastics: A Roadmap for Sustainability (rev. 2)
T2 Plásticos De Un Solo Uso: Una hoja de ruta para la sostenibilidad (rev. 2)
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Giacovelli, Claudia
K1 plastic
K1 plastic product
K1 plastic foam
K1 consumption
K1 solid waste management
K1 waste management
K1 case study
K1 Ireland
K1 Rwanda
K1 China
K1 Bangladesh
K1 India
K1 United States
K1 Costa Rica
K1 Caribbean region
K1 environmental policy
K1 sustainable consumption
YR 2018
FD 2018
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25496
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/25496
NO This 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.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026