Global plastic waste generation more than doubled from 156 million tonnes in 2000 to 353 million tonnes in 2019. Nearly two-thirds of plastic waste comes from plastics with useful life of under five years.

In March 2022, member countries adopted a historic resolution at the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, to develop an international, legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

As member states are negotiating the ins and outs of the forthcoming instrument, key industry players across the plastics value chain are, to varying degrees, preparing themselves for its implications. This report shares key insights and learnings from industry players across the plastics value chain, who have started to develop and implement solutions. It gathers case studies from across the globe, highlighting the key lessons learned by industry players while implementing solutions that address plastic pollution.