Next to climate change, plastics arguably represent the greatest environmental threat facing the planet today. In response, Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are working to become world leaders in the management and regulation of plastics in their region.
This guide contains the policy foundations and high level policy settings for key areas of plastics regulation. Policymakers and legislative drafters in relevant PICs can use this guide to inform, develop and expand on laws to regulate the production, use and disposal of plastics.
The key priority areas for plastics regulations covered in this guide are as follows:
- Single-Use Plastic Products
- Microplastics in Personal Care Products
- Marine Plastic Pollution: Garbage from Ships & Dumping at Sea
- Visitor Environmental Levies
- Statutory Environment Funds