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Addressing a National Challenge : How the Philippines is Strengthening Sustainable Plastic Waste Management with Support from the World Bank Group

2026

This note synthesizes the World Bank’s approach to supporting the Philippines in addressing the plastic waste crisis. As one of the largest contributors to marine plastic pollution globally, the Philippines is estimated to leak more than 0,3 million metric tons of plastic waste into the ocean...

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Taxing plastic and solid waste in a decentralised system : evidence and design lessons from Uganda

Ngabirano, Dan; Occhiali, Giovanni - 2026

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Barriers to the circular transition : insights from an exploratory study on solid cosmetics

Banti, Matilde; Luzzati, Tommaso - 2026

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Implementing the OECD Framework for Industry's Net-zero Transition in Thailand : Decarbonising the Petrochemical Sector and Plastics Value Chain

2026

Thailand aims to position itself as a regional leader in sustainable industry and innovation, guided by the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model. Within the manufacturing sector, the petrochemical industry and plastics value chain stand out for their strategic importance to Thailand's economy and...

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Improving plastic waste reverse logistics processes : differences between consumers of different genders and ages

Budzyńska, Katarzyna; Wiechetek, Łukasz; … - 2026

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Plastic Policy Development in the Philippines : Insights from Key Stakeholders Across the Plastic Value Chain

2026

The Philippines’ blue economy - spanning maritime transport, fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism—is a growing contributor to economic output but is increasingly threatened by escalating plastic pollution. With substantial plastic leakage into the ocean each year, the environmental,...

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A review of the international and regional policy landscape for the management of plastics used in agriculture

Karasik, Rachel; Nizzetto, Luca; Howell, Dean; … - 2026

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Plastic pollution and biodiversity : a global overview : insight report

2026

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Environmental performance of single-use plastic packaging : a life cycle assessment of end-of-life scenarios in the agri-food sector

Perez-Pastrana, Lydia; Guevara, Zeus; Castillo, Esteban; … - 2026

Plastic pollution poses a critical environmental challenge, driven by excessive consumption and inadequate waste management, particularly in agri-food systems. Mismanaged municipal solid waste contributes to severe ecological degradation as plastics accumulate in terrestrial, aquatic, and...

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Plastic waste imports & coastal litter : evidence from citizen science data

Taylor, Rebecca L. C.; Williams, Hebe; Zhang, Shan - 2026

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The life cycle of a created market : redesigning Italy’s plastic recycling policy after its success

Caponi, Vincenzo - 2026 - Prima edizione

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"Bio-based plastic? Hm, I've never seen it!" : a mixed-methods investigation into consumer preferences for different packaging material of fresh apples and tomatoes

Lehberger, Mira; Kleih, Anne-Katrin; Sparke, Kai - 2026

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The behavior of plastic products consumption in Japan : an international comparison

Asari, Misuzu; Sun, Jie; Ando, Yuta - 2026

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Do non-tariff barriers divert trade : a case study of plastic waste export

Siyal, Ghamz-E-Ali; Ahmed, Adeel - 2025

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Competing narratives inhibit a circular economy for bio-based plastic packaging : insights from a social innovation lab study in Brazil, Canada, Poland and the UK

Li, Belinda; Lazell, Jordon; Beltran, Macarena; … - 2025

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Behavioral Insights for Plastic Waste Management in Bangladesh

2025

Plastic pollution is a major challenge in Bangladesh, with annual per capita plastic consumption in urban areas tripling from 2005 to 2020. The increased use of plastics, especially single-use plastics (SUPs), combined with inadequate waste management, has resulted in a large amount of plastic...

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A visual scoping review of plastic consumption in everyday life

Kaplan Sarısaltık, Ayşe; Gulden, Tore; Boks, Casper - 2025

This scoping literature review aimed to understand state-of-the-art knowledge about plastic consumption in the context of daily life by identifying controversies and interventions addressed in the reviewed articles. First, we reviewed articles based on theoretical approaches, methodologies, and...

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Sustainable waste management strategies for multilayer plastic in Indonesia

Anwar, Mayrianti Annisa; Suprihatin, Suprihatin; … - 2025

Multilayer plastic waste is currently a significant environmental problem in Indonesia, because this waste is classified as difficult to degrade naturally and difficult to recycle. Until now, there has been no effective management strategy for managing this waste. This study utilizes the...

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Environmental and socio-economic impacts of the circular economy transition in the EU plastics sector : analysing plastics material flows with life cycle-based and macroeconomic assessment models

2025

The implementation of Circular Economy measures in the EU plastics sector has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75-84 Mt C02-eq. annually by 2050. CE measures can also significantly decrease EU consumption of fossil resources and energy, leading to a EUR 18 billion annual...

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Capturing the potential of the circular economy transition in the the EU plastics industry

2025

Climate Change Mitigation: Circular Economy strategies in the plastics sector can annually save 75-84 Mt CO₂-eq. emissions by 2050, compared to relying solely on decarbonisation strategies - Reduced Resource Dependency: The EU's fossil resource use is reduced by 3.3%, equivalent to 930 PJ or...

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Environmental and socio-economic impacts of the circular economy transition in the EU cement and concrete sector : analysing plastics material flows with life cycle-based and macroeconomic assessment models

2025

In the face of accelerating climate change and a shifting geopolitical landscape, the circular economy (CE) paradigm is emerging as a critical strategy in EU policymaking. It is of particular importance for the cement and concrete sector, which accounts for about 4% of EU greenhouse gas (GHG)...

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Farewell to Single-use Plastics in the Pacific

2025

Farewell to Single-Use Plastics in the Pacific is a World Bank-led series of analytics aimed at informing national and regional decision-making, policy formulation, and investment requirements focused on decreasing plastic imports, consumption, and plastic waste, and, consequently, on reducing...

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Plastics materials flows in the EU-27 and their environmental impacts : unveiling the European plastic value chain

2025

In this report, a Material Flow Analysis (MFA) model was developed for the 2022 EU-27 plastic value chain. The MFA boundaries included all the key steps of the value chain from production to end-of-life and recycling, covering 9 sectors and 15 polymers. Specific plastic flows typically less...

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Net zero : investigating the role of site-based regulation in developing a circular economy : Chief Scientist's group research report

Williams, Christopher; Perkins, Stephen J. - 2025

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Factors influencing consumer perceptions of recycled plastic products : A literature review

Sulaimani, Saud H.; Eves, Bob; Gashoot, Moamer; … - 2025

Despite their sustainable benefits, the acceptance of recycled plastic products (RPPs) is not widely embraced. Previous research has primarily concentrated on enhancing consumer acceptance of products produced from recycled materials. However, this study narrows its focus to products derived...

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Challenges with microplastic pollution in the regime of UN sustainable development goals

Choudhury, Moharana; Roy, Priyabrata - 2025

The growth of synthetic polymers has resulted in a significant rise in the manufacturing and use of plastics worldwide. Microplastics (MPs) may survive in the environment for very prolonged periods because of how slowly plastics degrade. Information on the importance of several potential...

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Material flow analysis for demand forecasting and lifetime-based inflow in Indonesia's plastic bag supply chain

Octaviani, Erin; Masudin, Ilyas; Khoidir, Amelia; … - 2025

Background: this research presents an integrated approach to enhancing the sustainability of plastic bag supply chains in Indonesia by addressing critical issues related to ineffective post-consumer waste management and low recycling rates. The objective of this study is to develop a combined...

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Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging in Selected ASEAN Member States

2025

Plastic pollution in the ASEAN region is a major concern, yet there are significant gaps in policy, funding, and waste infrastructure to deal with it. Recent increases in gross domestic product (GDP), population numbers, and urbanization in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...

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Single-Use Plastics in ASEAN : Developing a Coordinated Policy Approach

2025

Plastic waste, especially waste from single-use plastic (SUP) products, is a fast-growing crisis. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a major hotspot and is already experiencing significant consequences. In recent years, as globalization accelerates, plastic products have...

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Unlocking plastic action for inclusion, resilience and growth : GPAP annual report ...

Weltwirtschaftsforum / Global Plastic Action Partnership; … - Cologny/Geneva : Global Plastic Action Partnership - 2025-

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Exploring Feedstock Opportunities to Advance Domestic Circularity in Malaysia's Plastic Recycling

2025

Malaysia's plastic recycling sector has historically relied on imported plastic waste. Imported plastic provides some certainty and scale for feedstocks that are ready and suitable for recycling, making up for Malaysia's low domestic plastic waste collection. To foster a more sustainable future,...

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Exploring Plastic Circularity Opportunities in the Healthcare Sector

2025

Malaysia's healthcare sector accounts for less than three percent of national plastic consumption, making it one of the smallest consumers. Despite its low usage, global plastic circularity initiatives highlight the sector's potential for deeper exploration. These efforts offer valuable lessons...

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Exploring Plastic Circularity Opportunities in the Automotive Sector

2025

Malaysia's automotive sector generates significant plastic waste from end-of-life vehicles, with polypropylene (PP) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) identified as key recyclable materials. However, only a small portion of this durable plastic waste is collected and recycled,...

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Exploring Plastic Circularity Opportunities in the Electrical and Electronics Sector

2025

Malaysia's home appliances sector generates substantial plastic waste, primarily from end-of-life items like refrigerators and televisions. Key recyclable plastics include polypropylene (PP) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), which have broad application potential. However, only a small...

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Exploring Plastic Circularity Opportunities in the Construction Sector

2025

Malaysia's construction sector, the fourth largest plastic consumer, contributes around six percent of national plastic usage. Despite this, plastic circularity efforts have largely focused on packaging and consumer goods, leaving construction underexplored. The sector's plastic recycling rate...

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Introduction to the Malaysian Plastic Circularity Series

2025

Malaysia faces considerable challenges with marine plastic debris, primarily due to mismanaged plastic waste from land-based sources such as packaging. This mismanagement leads to global economic costs by disrupting natural systems and urban infrastructure. Within Malaysia, the packaging sector...

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Is more merrier? : consumers' inferred value of sustainable aspects for plastic food packaging

Mladenovic, Milica; Trijp, Hans van; Piqueras-Fiszman, … - 2025

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Exploring influencing factors of demand and purchase of plastic and non-plastic materials : a case study of Nigeria

Bolaji, Morolake; Kusadokoro, Motoi; Chitose, Atsushi - 2025

A major challenge to the use of plastics has been the improper disposal of petrochemical plastics. An emerging economy like Nigeria has experienced a rise in plastic consumption which has not been stabilized thus leading to high plastic waste generation. The aim of the study was to assess...

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Development co-operation and the elimination of plastic pollution

2025

Ambitious policies are needed to end plastic pollution. While the economic costs of implementing such policies are modest overall, they will be unevenly distributed across countries. Developing countries would reap important benefits but may lack sufficient resources to implement the necessary...

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Monitoring trade in plastic waste and scrap 2025

Brown, Andrew - 2025

This paper is part of an annual OECD update examining the effects of international regulations on the trade in plastic waste and scrap. The 2025 iteration presents updated insights by incorporating newly available data for 2023 and reviews recent developments in global trade patterns. The...

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Regional Plastics Outlook for Southeast and East Asia

2025

Countries around the world are increasingly taking action to end plastic pollution. Southeast and East Asia is uniquely positioned to tackle this issue, as it accounts for nearly one-third of global GDP and plays an important role in plastics value chains. It has also become a hotspot for...

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