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Want to Learn More About Global Plastic Laws?

The ‘Global Plastic Laws’ database. The Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) is a non-profit communications and advocacy organisation focused on the impacts of plastic on the environment, wildlife, the climate, human health, and social justice. Recognising the global scale of the plastic problem, the PPC launched the Global Plastic Laws database, which provides extensive information about local, national, and international legislation. 


While policies are debated and determined behind closed doors in government offices, the Global Plastic Laws database offers legislative context and visibility. This database collects information from approximately 115 countries and is an accessible tool for all, from activists and NGOs to government organisations. The creators of this database hope that it will serve as an important and informative resource to support the global development of policies that address the issues associated with plastics.


Partner institutions

The PPC works collectively with data partners to gather information on current, global legislative activity. Ever evolving in response to updates from multiple contributors, the Global Plastic Laws database allows users to monitor changes in plastic legislation worldwide. Each partner is supported by a network of experts and volunteers and offers opportunities to get involved as either an individual or an organisation. 


These data partners include:


Navigating the website

Arranged into nine categories, the Global Plastic Laws database tracks policies across multiple industries. This allows users to be selective in their research and easily identify relevant information. These categories are as follows:


  • Design + Reuse

  • Extended Producer Responsibility

  • Maritime Sources

  • Microplastics

  • Production + Manufacturing

  • Reduction

  • Transparency + Traceability

  • Waste Management

  • Waste Trade


The inclusion of an interactive map also offers a geographical overview, allowing comparison between nations and providing direct access to relevant information on a specific region. This database can be explored using the link below.



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Image: globe encased in plastic - Image by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels (ST ref: 1375)


Edited by Sophia Stilwell



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