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.

Original language	English
Article number	101303
Journal	One Earth
Volume	8
Issue number	5
Number of pages	5
ISSN	2590-3322
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101303
Publication status	Published - 2025

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