UN Plastics Treaty; Alternatives and substitutes: if plastics are the problem, is switching to different polymers or materials the solution?

Courtene-Jones, W. (Invited speaker)

Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

Description

During the 4th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting on the development of the UN Global Plastics Treaty, I participated in a multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral panel about the role of plastic alternatives and substitutes within the context of the Plastic Treaty.

Period	26 Apr 2024
Held at	UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, Canada
Degree of Recognition	International

Documents & Links

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/marine-litter/supporting-the-united-nations-treaty-on-plastic-pollution/university-of-plymouth-event-at-inc-4

UN Plastics Treaty; Alternatives and substitutes: if plastics are the problem, is switching to different polymers or materials the solution?

Description

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Research output

Policy Brief: The global plastics treaty: What is the role of bio-based plastic, biodegradable plastic and bioplastic? (possible core obligation 8)

Activities

Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics treaty (External organisation)