Legally Binding Reduction Targets for Primary Plastics Production: A Necessity to End Plastic Pollution

Tara Olsen; Neil Tangri; Bethanie Carney Almroth; Jean-François Ghiglione; Alexandra ter Halle; Ricarda Fieber; Kristian Syberg; Juan Baztan; Mengjiao Wang

doi:10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101282

Legally Binding Reduction Targets for Primary Plastics Production: A Necessity to End Plastic Pollution

Tara Olsen, Neil Tangri, Bethanie Carney Almroth, Jean-François Ghiglione, Alexandra ter Halle, Ricarda Fieber, Kristian Syberg, Juan Baztan, Mengjiao Wang

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Abstract

Reducing primary plastics production (PPP) is crucial to mitigating environmental and health impacts. Setting effective reduction targets requires further research to avoid underestimating socio-economic and ecological costs. Scientifically informed and adaptable targets ensure accurate assessment and long-term sustainability.

Original language	English
Article number	101282
Journal	One Earth
Volume	8
Issue number	5
ISSN	2590-3322
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101282
Publication status	Published - 16 May 2025

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