Policy Brief: The global plastics treaty: What is the role of bio-based plastic, biodegradable plastic and bioplastic? (possible core obligation 8)

Authors: Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty; Courtene-Jones, Winnie; Zimmermann, Lisa; Dignac, Marie-France; De Falco, Francesca; Farrelly, Trisia; Filella, Montserrat; +6 Authors

doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10021063 , 10.5281/zenodo.16362909 , 10.5281/zenodo.10021062

Policy Brief: The global plastics treaty: What is the role of bio-based plastic, biodegradable plastic and bioplastic? (possible core obligation 8)

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Abstract

This policy brief covers alternatives to conventional, durable fossil-based plastics. It addresses their potential advantages and disadvantages, limitations and risks as well as the role of the Global Plastics Treaty.

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Anglia Ruskin University
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National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment
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University College Cork
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Keywords

570, [SDE]Environmental Sciences, Biodegradable plastics

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