Scientists' Coalition for Effective PlasticsTreaty
@ScientistsCoa
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We are a global network of scientists and technical experts working to mobilise scientists and support the negotiations towards a #PlasticsTreaty
Joined February 2023
In our new #policybrief, we draw on scientific evidence to set out the principles needed in an environmentally sound plastic #wastemanagement and #recycling system. Have a read to learn more:
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What should a #justtransition entail to ensure that measures taken to end #plasticpollution are fair, equitable and inclusive for all stakeholders across the plastics lifecycle? Read our new #policybrief to find out more:
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RT @ProfRThompson: Delighted to be in Bangkok with @PlymouthMarine & @ScientistsCoa at @TheEconomist Global Plastics Summit. Pleased….
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What are bio-based, biodegradable and #bioplastics? In our new #policybrief, we address (dis)advantages, limitations and risks of alternatives to conventional plastics & discuss the role of the #PlasticsTreaty.
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RT @IKHAPP_: In a significant move towards addressing global #plasticpollution, a first draft for the #plasticstreaty has been released thi….
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RT @MelanieBergma18: Can’t wait for @martiwag et al.‘s PlastChem Report!.Data compiled so far indicate that there are more than 16,000 ch….
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3/ Part B of our submission provides inputs on the potential areas of intersessional work to inform #INC3 -
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1/ The Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective #PlasticsTreaty was pleased to share our oral #INC3 submission in this recent @UNEP webinar leading up to INC-3:
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🙌With the #ZeroDraft of the #PlasticsTreaty out, it is time to dive into the details of what a future Treaty may look like and how science can contribute to the process to #EndPlasticPollution.
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4/ Read our full submission:
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3/ Utilising safety, essentiality, sustainability and zero-waste hierarchy principles as guiding tools, and building a living treaty design in line with emerging science and knowledge.
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2/ Intersessional work should define:.- measures to scale-down & simplify production of plastics & associated chemicals.- criteria for listing problematic & avoidable plastic products, polymer & chemical groups, sectors, uses & functionalities.- plastic product design criteria.
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1/ We recommend for the #PlasticsTreaty intersessional work to prioritise the development of multi-level criteria as tools to inform substantive control measures to scale-down and simplify plastics production and use.
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Want to know more about our take on the principles and scope of the #PlasticsTreaty? Read our submission ahead of #INC3 :
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RT @dr_imariwalker: Join @JambeckResearch and I for a Q&A during the week of the release of the book Plastics. We will share our favorite….
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Why and how should plastic #chemicals and #polymers of concern be integrated in the global #PlasticsTreaty? The #policybrief by our working group on chemicals, polymers and products provides you with the most important insights: @IKHAPP_.
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Our 3 principles for a safe #circulareconomy for #plastics:.1 Support minimisation, safety, sustainability of plastic production.2 Ensure safety & sustainability of plastic products across lifecycle.3 Design rights-based, safe, sustainable systems.
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RT @lacerdanalu: Do you know how #plastic production and consumption are intrinsically .connected with #climatechange? . Check it out!. #P….
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