Plastics Treaty Research - Global Plastics Policy Centre

Keep up to date with the Global Plastics Treaty process with our frequent and topical policy briefings, research outputs and our blogs during INC meetings.

Improving decision making in both government and businesses by identifying strengths and weaknesses of plastic policy action is increasingly crucial in the light of the upcoming Treaty to end plastic pollution. Countries and businesses will need to adapt to the requirements of the treaty.

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.

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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.

Treaty Outputs

Making Reuse a Reality: A systems approach to tackling single-use plastic pollution

Authors: Judith Hilton, Stephanie Northen, Cressida Bowyer and Steve Fletcher.
Year: 2023
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

Effectiveness of National Action Plans: Policy Brief

Authors: March, A., Nieminen, L., Arora, H., Walker, T.R., Shejuti, S. M. , Tsouza, A., and Winton, S.
Year: 2023
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,

Global Plastics Policy Centre Submission for the 2nd Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee

Authors: Global Plastics Policy Centre
Year: 2023
Recommended citation: Global Plastics Policy Centre. (2023). Submission for the 2nd Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee. Revolution Plastics, University of Portsmouth, UK.

A new treaty process offers hope to end plastic pollution

Authors: March, A., Roberts, K. and Fletcher, S.
Year: 2022
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.

A global review of plastics policies to support improved decision making and public accountability

Authors: March, A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., and Fletcher, S.
Year: 2022
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.