This report aims to support policy-makers in their efforts to address plastic pollution. By examining the economic and financial implications of plastic management, the report provides key recommendations on how to create a comprehensive approach to addressing plastic pollution and to help policy-makers make informed decisions for plastic pollution management.

Report structure:

• Chapter 1 presents the drivers of plastic pollution and market failures that led to it.
• Chapter 2 presents the key building blocks of the policy process.
• Chapter 3 focuses on the process of setting targets and how the Estimator contributes to it.
• Chapter 4 examines the selection of policy instruments and how the PPS can support policy makers in this choice.
• Chapter 5 presents results and lessons from this work.