Policy Brief: Cutting Plastic Pollution at the Source — The Case for Upstream Solutions

This policy brief addresses the need for cutting plastic pollution at the source through upstream solutions to significantly decrease plastic pollution. To effectively combat the global plastics crisis, upstream measures must take center stage, as they address the problem at its source and create the necessary market incentives for sustainable alternatives. The brief outlines that cutting primary plastic production and increasing transparency can pave the way for an effective plastics treaty that safeguards both the environment and human health.