Circular Plastic Economy: Fighting Plastic Pollution with a Circular Economy Roadmap and Strategy
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2024
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Environment & Natural Resources
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to the environment, biodiversity, and human health. This policy brief identifies the dangers that plastic pollutants can have on wildlife and humans and provides recommendations. Best practices include the promotion of biobased and biodegradable plastics and the adoption of a circular economy model to reincorporate all materials labeled as waste back into the production process.