Policy scenarios for eliminating plastic pollution by 2040

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🗞️ Driving the news: The OECD has released a report outlining various policy scenarios to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040
• It highlights that ambitious global action is required across the entire plastic lifecycle, from curbing production to enhancing recycling, to prevent an alarming rise in plastic waste

🔭 The context: Global plastic production is projected to grow by 70% from 2020 to 2040, with mismanaged waste increasing by 38%
• Without stringent global policies, plastic leakage into the environment will worsen by 50%, exacerbating the current pollution crisis

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Plastic pollution endangers ecosystems and human health
• Comprehensive policy action could cut plastic leakage by 96% and quadruple global recycling rates, contributing significantly to environmental preservation and sustainability.

⏭️ What's next: Governments must implement stringent policies targeting all stages of the plastics lifecycle, especially in fast-growing countries, to prevent further pollution
• This includes financial investments and international cooperation to support waste management infrastructure in developing regions

💬 One quote: "Partial measures will fail to curb plastic pollution" — OECD report

📈 One stat: Without policy changes, global plastic production is set to reach 736 million tonnes by 2040, a 70% increase from 2020

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