- OCS and Microplastics Policy Outlook in Europe highlights the Operation Clean Sweep initiative and the OCS Europe Certification Programme to prevent plastic pellet loss.
- The WPC focuses on enhancing collaboration and engagement while representing global plastic producers.
- The BASEL CONVENTION underscores the regulation of transboundary movements of hazardous waste, including plastic waste, and the adoption of Technical Guidelines for its environmentally sound management, with ongoing debates on Chemical Recycling’s inclusion.
- Collectively emphasize collaboration, innovation, and policy measures to mitigate plastic pollution and promote sustainable plastic management globally.
- India with 60% of the global population aligns with Asian Countries thoughts.
- Littering habits are bad and laws should be stringent and same across the globe.
- Chemicals used in Plastics of concern to be gradually phased out.
- Affordable technologies should be made available.
- Funding should be enforced from Brands to support the Environmental cause.
- Exchange of knowledge and Best Practices in Circular Economy and Plastics Recycling for encouraging startups.
- Sustainable Steps with Focussed Approach should be target of the GPA.
- Common (Non-Value Based) Extended Producers Responsibility across the globe should be made which is under the control of the Industry.
- Environment Impact Analysis of Plastics against all the other Alternatives.
- Life Cycle Analysis of Plastics against all the other Alternatives.
- World leading Brand’s Audit for Plastic & Legacy Waste in the Environment.
- There is Presence of Micro and Nano Particles in all material like Paper, Glass, Metal, etc., which are more harmful to environment, yet Micro Plastics are attached, why?
- The Alliance to End Plastic Waste emphasizes immediate and collective action, advocating for a cross-value chain approach and a “Do-Tank” mentality.
From
Haren Sanghavi & Sameer Joshi
