Unpacking plastic credits: Challenges to effective and just global plastics governance

SangCheol Moon; Neil Tangri; Andrea Bonisoli Alquati; Rob Ralston; Melanie Bergmann; Kristian Syberg; Tara Olsen; Mengijao Wang; Arturo C. Castillo; Gabin Colombini; Joseph Edward B. Alegado

doi:10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101303

Unpacking plastic credits: Challenges to effective and just global plastics governance

SangCheol Moon, Neil Tangri, Andrea Bonisoli Alquati, Rob Ralston, Melanie Bergmann, Kristian Syberg, Tara Olsen, Mengijao Wang, Arturo C. Castillo, Gabin Colombini, Joseph Edward B. Alegado

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Abstract

Plastic credits are marketed as an innovative solution to plastic pollution, yet they mirror the well-documented shortcomings of carbon credits and overlook the unique material complexities of plastics. Effective plastics governance must avoid fragmented, loophole-prone, and inequitable approaches to plastic pollution.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Artikelnummer	101303
Tidsskrift	One Earth
Vol/bind	8
Udgave nummer	5
Antal sider	5
ISSN	2590-3322
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101303
Status	Udgivet - 2025

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Emneord

additionality
EPR
global plastics treaty
plastic credits
plastic waste
waste colonialism

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