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.
Original languageEnglish
Article number101303
JournalOne Earth
Volume8
Issue number5
Number of pages5
ISSN2590-3322
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

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