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UNEP Plastics Initiative

UNEP supports governments, businesses and other stakeholders in their just transition to a circular economy of plastics.

Tackling plastic pollution requires a holistic strategy that covers the entire lifecycle of plastics and involves all stakeholders, from governments and industries to communities and individuals.

The UNEP Plastics Initiative aims to lead and implement a system-wide transformation towards a circular economy of plastics. It promotes innovative solutions and cultivates a positive environment to encourage sustainable and circular practices in industries and communities around the world.  

To maximise its impact, the Initiative consolidates all of UNEP's plastic-related projects, activities, actions, and results into a unified programme. This coordinated approach not only enhances the efficiency of individual projects but also amplifies their collective impacts on reducing plastic pollution.

Contact info

If you have any questions or willingness to collaborate with the UNEP Plastics Initiative, please reach out to us at
unep-plastics-initiative@un.org