When referring to any of the results of our analysis and/or its concept and design, please cite us accordingly:
Global Plastics Policy Centre (2024) March A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., Fletcher, S. (editors). Global Plastics Policy Review. Revolution Plastics Institute, University of Portsmouth.
IBM Pollution Prevention Strategy
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View the policy documentThis policy targets waste more broadly through the lens of prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery. A specific pledge of single use plastic product phase out from IBM-managed canteens by 2025 was also made, however, no publicly available evidence for this analysis could be found.
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Through an analytical framework, we've reviewed over 100 plastic policies. These reviews determine the effectiveness of policies in reducing plastic pollution and we offer recommendations in light of this evidence, to enhance future policy making. You can find out more about our methods on our methods page.
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