The Global Plastics Policy Centre is designed to give governments and industry groups the evidence needed to make better decisions on plastic policies.
The Centre analyses plastic policies as they are developed around the world, providing a central point for information, effectiveness and barriers to plastics policy success.
By providing reviews of a variety of policy types, we are able to offer recommendations and the evidence base required to pursue more effective policy making.
Plastics Policy Reviews
Our plastic policy effectiveness evaluations are designed to give governments and businesses the evidence needed to make informed, evidence-based decisions regarding plastic policies.
We are specialised in supporting countries, businesses or regional bodies in their preparations for adapting to the global treaty process. Get in touch at globalplastics@port.ac.uk or click the button below to explore your options of collaborating with us.
Research outputs
We independently evaluate plastic policy and other interventions that are designed to reduce the negative aspects of plastic. Explore our policy briefings, reports and academic articles below.
Learn more about how we analyse policy, including details about our policy evaluation framework.
Global Plastics Treaty
Our research is supporting the ongoing international negotiations for the legally-binding United Nations Global Plastics Treaty by supplying policy briefs and scientific guidance to negotiators and decision makers. Follow the Global Plastics Treaty process and keep up to date with our blogs during INC meetings.
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Authors: Nieminen, L., Georgiou, G., Evans, T., Winton, S. March, A. & Fletcher, S.
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Year: 2024
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Recommended citation: Nieminen, L., Georgiou, G., Evans, T., Winton, S. March, A. & Fletcher, S. (2024). What is Mission Critical at INC-5 for an effective Global Plastics Treaty? | Global Plastics Treaty Policy Brief. Global Plastics Policy Centre. https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/research/what-is--mission-critical-at-inc-5-for-an-effective-global-plastics-treaty/
This policy brief examines the critical actions needed at INC-5 to enable the agreement of anambitious and effective Global Plastics Treaty. The actions were identified through research interviews.
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Authors: March, A., Nieminen, L., Georgiou, G., Chege, S. & Fletcher, S.
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Year: 2024
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Recommended citation: March, A., Nieminen, L., Georgiou, G., Chege, S. & Fletcher, S. (2024). Defining Plastics Circularity | Global Plastics Treaty Policy Brief. Global Plastics Policy Centre. https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/research/defining-plastics-circularity/
This brief identifies a set of core conditions that define plastics circularity and accompanying principles to guide decision-making. The analysis is based on a coded inventory of over 200 definitions.
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Authors: Global Plastics Policy Centre
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Year: 2024
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Recommended citation: Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2024). Demystifying Reuse in the Global Plastics Treaty | Global Plastics Treaty Policy Brief.
This summary document outlines priority considerations for reuse in the Global Plastics Treaty based on extensive research by the Global Plastics Policy Centre. This includes arts-based research carried out during
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Authors: Common Seas & Global Plastics Policy Centre
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Year: 2024
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Recommended citation: Common Seas & Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2024). Delivering an effective Global Plastics Treaty through coordinated national action - Policy Brief. Common Seas.
This joint report by the Global Plastics Policy Centre and Common Seas unpacks the seven essential elements of successful National Plans.
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Authors: Common Seas & Global Plastics Policy Centre
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: Common Seas & Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2023). Seven policies to reduce plastic pollution in Small Island Developing States - Policy Booklet. Common Seas.
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Authors: Northen, S., March, A., Bowyer, C., Fletcher S.
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: Northen, S., March, A., Bowyer, C., Fletcher S. (2023). Accelerating the scaling of reuse systems | Global Plastics Treaty Policy Brief. Global Plastics Policy Centre and Break Free From Plastic. https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/research/reuse-policy-brief/
In preparation for the third session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee in Nairobi in November, 2023, the Global Plastics Policy Centre team of the University of Portsmouth, together with #Break
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Authors: Fletcher, S., & Nieminen, L.
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: Fletcher, S., & Nieminen, L. (2023). An international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENT REVIEW, 37(8), 148–153.
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Authors: Global Plastics Policy Centre
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2023). Submission for the 3rd Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee. Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth, UK.
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Authors: Judith Hilton, Stephanie Northen, Cressida Bowyer and Steve Fletcher.
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2023). Making reuse a reality: A systems approach to tackling single-use plastic pollution. Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth, UK.
The Making Reuse a Reality Report brings together research and key evidence from interviews. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of reuse strategies, drawing on a diverse range of global
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Authors: March, A., Nieminen, L., Arora, H., Walker, T.R., Shejuti, S. M. , Tsouza, A., and Winton, S.
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: March, A., Nieminen, L., Arora, H., Walker, T.R., Shejuti, S. M. , Tsouza, A., and Winton, S. (2023). Effectiveness of national action plans | Global Plastics Treaty Policy Brief. Global Plastics Policy Centre and Dalhousie University. https://plasticspolicy.port.ac.uk/research/national-action-plans
In preparation for the second session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee in Paris, from 29 May to 2 June, the Global Plastics Policy Centre team of the University of Portsmouth,
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Authors: Global Plastics Policy Centre
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Year: 2023
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Recommended citation: Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2023). Submission for the 2nd Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee. Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth, UK.
Our submission to INC2 provides an evidence base of the current global reuse landscape from the perspective of different market sectors, and environmental and socio-economic contexts.
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Authors: March, A., Roberts, K. and Fletcher, S.
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Year: 2022
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Recommended citation: March, A., Roberts, K. P., & Fletcher, S. (2022). A new treaty process offers hope to end plastic pollution. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, 3(11), 726-727.
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Authors: March, A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., and Fletcher, S.
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Year: 2022
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Recommended citation: Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2022). A global review of plastics policies to support improved decision making and public accountability. March, A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., and Fletcher, S. Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth, UK.
An evidence-based assessment of the effectiveness of 100 plastics policies implemented by government, business and civil society world-wide, including an evaluation of the factors that inhibit or enhance policy effectiveness.
