Just transition for waste pickers in the global plastics treaty: what is it and why is it important?
Abstract This letter to the editor explores the importance of a just transition for waste pickers in the context of the global plastics treaty. It sets out ideas for just transition at the level of production reduction, replacements and substitutes, systems change and waste management.
Authors
- Patrick O’Hare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2535-2881)
- Taylor Cass Talbott
Institutions
- University of St Andrews (GB)
- Health Alliance International (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cambridge Prisms Plastics
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/plc.2025.10021
- Primary Topic
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00