Research & Publications

In this section you will find studies, reports, and case analyses on plastic waste management and circular economy practices in Pakistan.It will include baseline surveys, policy briefs, and diagnostic assessments developed by government, NGOs, and international partners.These resources provide evidence and insights to support decision-making, project design, and sustainable plastic solutions.

Annual Trends in Plastics Policy: A Brief

The Evolving Global Plastics Policy Landscape: an Inventory and Effectiveness Review

Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (UNEP Working Document)

Addressing the challenge of Marine Plastic Litter using Circular Economy methods

Study on Plastic Value Chain in Egypt

Marine litter and microplastics: global lessons and regional approaches (UNEP working paper)

Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Migratory Species in the Asia and Pacific Region

Addressing the Challenge of Marine Plastic Litter and Microplastics

This section provides an organized library of regulations, guidelines, and standards related to plastic use, waste disposal, recycling, and environmental compliance.
Users can explore national and sub-national frameworks that guide responsible waste management, support enforcement, and encourage circular economy practices.

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Australia

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Malawi

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Maldives

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Mexico

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Costa Rica

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Philippines

Plastic Pollution Policy Country Profile: Kenya

Ministerial Statement on Plastic Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (WT/MIN(21)/8/Rev.2)

NPAP Policy Briefs

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Training & Toolkits

This area includes practical guides, manuals, and training materials on topics such as segregation, recycling operations, community waste management, and safe handling practices.
These resources are designed to support local authorities, recycling businesses, NGOs, and community groups in building operational capacity and improving performance.

Methods for Conducting Country-Specific Plastic Pollution Policy Assessments: A How-To Guide

Revised draft guidance on how to address the environmentally sound management of wastes in the informal sector

InforMEA e-learning platform login page

Google Drive File (Shared Document Resource)

Google Drive Folder (Shared Resource Repository)

Manual de Conceptos sobre Basura Marina (2022) – MarViva

MARFO Ryddeveileder (Clean-up Guide)

YouTube Playlist (Video Learning Resource)

Best Practices & Innovations

This section features case examples, operational models, and technical solutions that have shown success in improving waste systems.
These include efficient collection methods, sorting center models, recycling technologies, sustainable product designs, and community-led solutions.
Each example can be replicated or adapted in different local contexts.

Next steps tackling plastic litter

Single-Use Plastic Products Studies

Green Nudges for Disposable Coffee Cups in Sweden

Recommendations for the Tourism Sector to Continue Taking Action on Plastic Pollution

Source Reduction Plans

Proposal for Installation of Litter Booms (June 2020)*

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EPPIC – End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (Reuse Systems Overview)

Global & Regional Insights

Here you will find summaries of global trends, regional initiatives, and international approaches to reducing plastic pollution.
This includes emerging technologies, successful policy models, global commitments, and lessons from other countries.
These insights help stakeholders stay updated and informed about worldwide progress in plastic management.

World Ocean Assessment II (WOA II)

2021/2022 COPs Meeting Documents (Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions)

SEA circular Country Profile: Cambodia

SEA circular Country Profile: Indonesia

SEA Circular Country Profile: Malaysia

SEA Circular Country Briefing: Thailand

SEA Circular Country Briefing: The Philippines

SEA Circular Country Briefing: Viet Nam