Browsing Factsheets, Infographics and Brochures by Subject "PLASTICS POLLUTION"

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    • Plastics Pollution Policy Gaps in the Pacific Region 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2021)
      Pacific Islands policy frameworks do not capture the full life cycle of plastics. Yet, plastics emit greenhouse gases and ozone depleting chemicals, create marine litter, shed microplastics, and leach toxic chemicals ...

    • A Safe(r) Circular Economy for Plastics in the Pacific Region 

      United Nations Environment Programme (2021)
      Plastics pollution, including marine litter, is a global social, economic, and environmental emergency requiring urgent attention. Plastics are produced from fossil fuels, and once released into the environment, they never ...