The Plastics Pact Network will host a Scaling Impact webinar on 11 September, with ANZPAC's Angela Mayer presenting on the Circular Pacific Plastics Project.
The webinar will delve into the Network's six-year journey towards eliminating plastic pollution and waste, examining key learnings and impacts from its recently published report. It will also explore the Pact’s role in driving local action, shaping national policies, and supporting a Global Plastics Treaty.
The Plastics Pact Network, a collaborative initiative comprising companies, governments, and non-governmental organisations from 19 countries, has achieved significant advancements in addressing plastic waste and pollution.
Coordinated by WRAP and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), the Network has successfully eliminated over 360,000 tonnes of problematic and unnecessary plastics and has increased the recycled content in packaging by 44 per cent, thus avoiding the use of 2.2 million tonnes of virgin plastic in 2022.
As the Network releases its first impact report ahead of the crucial INC-5 talks in Busan, it highlights the achievements of the past six years, demonstrating the effectiveness of Plastics Pacts in driving change. These Pacts, involving over 900 organisations globally, are united under a common vision to create a circular economy for plastics and eliminate plastic waste and pollution.
The impact report outlines four ambitious, time-bound targets that Plastics Pacts have been working towards:
- Eliminate problematic and unnecessary plastic packaging and items.
- Ensure plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
- Increase the amount of plastic packaging effectively recycled.
- Increase the average recycled content across all plastic packaging.
Looking ahead, the Plastics Pact Network is poised to expand its impact further by focusing on priority themes such as waste prevention, reuse, and flexible packaging.
The Network also seeks to embed a just transition within its circular economy strategy and to place greater emphasis on influencing policy. With renewed support from businesses and increased investment, the Network advocates for decisive action through a Global Plastics Treaty to amplify its initiatives on a global level.
To see the full report or register for the webinar, click here.
