Plastic pollution solutions: Packaging waste

Plastic pollution solutions: Packaging waste

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Packaging accounts for over a quarter of plastic used worldwide. Plastic has revolutionized the way we package food, distribute it and safely consume it. But South-East Asia has seen an explosion of plastic packaging waste.

What’s the solution?

  • Control on industry for plastic packaging production
  • Innovation and investment in biodegradable or reusable packaging
  • Government targets to restrict plastic packaging and promote recycling

Original source: UN Environment
Published on 12 November 2019