Plastic Myths
We uncover the true facts behind these 10 Plastic Myths
Related Sustainable Development Goals
GRID-Arendal's activities support the implementation of
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A global solution to tackle plastic pollution
The Challenge
Plastic pollution threatens ecosystems and livelihoods. In the food and beverage sector, reducing pollution means changing how packaging is designed, used and managed, alongside improving waste management. Countries need practical evidence and coordinated action to identify solutions that prevent waste and can work at scale.
The Project
Plastic Reboot aims to reduce plastic pollution by advancing upstream and midstream circular solutions in the food and beverage sector. A Global Project connects work across 15 National Projects, supporting a transition towards a circular economy for plastics.
The programme is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8), co-led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).
As a Global Executing Partner to UNEP, GRID-Arendal supports the programme through:
Our Transformative Approach
GRID-Arendal connects data, risk assessment, impact measurement and knowledge sharing to support more consistent, evidence-based decisions. By helping countries compare approaches and learn from implementation, this work aims to build lasting national capacity and make effective solutions easier to adapt, replicate and scale.
Why It Matters
Preventing plastic waste at its source can reduce pressure on nature and the communities affected by pollution. Reliable data and shared learning help governments and partners understand which interventions are working and direct effort towards solutions with lasting benefits.
Region
Global. National Projects operate in Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, India, Jordan, Lao PDR, Peru, Philippines, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa.
