Unpacking plastic credits: Challenges to effective and just global plastics governance

Authors
Sangcheol Moon, Neil Tangri, Andrea Bonisoli-Alquati, Rob Ralston, Melanie Bergmann, Kristian Syberg, Tara Olsen, Mengjiao Wang, Arturo Castillo Castillo, Gabin Colombini, and Joseph Edward B. Alegado

Abstract

Plastic credits are marketed as an innovative solution to plastic pollution, yet they mirror the well-documented shortcomings of carbon credits and overlook the unique material complexities of plastics. Effective plastics governance must avoid fragmented, loophole-prone, and inequitable approaches to plastic pollution.

Published: 2025