A qualitative study on risks and opportunities of plastic credit financing instruments
Year of Publication
2022
The study helps to connect plastic credits with the informal sector and how we should be mindful of the welfare of informal waste collectors if plastic credits schemes are adopted by businesses as part of their approach in meeting obligations towards extended producer responsibilities.
Source:
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
Author(s):
Julie Chrysler, Adrian Garaycochea, Christina Jäger, Konstantin Münchau
Geography:
Southeast Asia
Type:
Primary Data
Purpose of Measurement:
Understanding the Problem, Solution Sets and Impact Potential
Impact theme(s):
Policy
The study helps to connect plastic credits with the informal sector and how we should be mindful of the welfare of informal waste collectors if plastic credits schemes are adopted by businesses as part of their approach in meeting obligations towards extended producer responsibilities. In the research process, over 40 experts and stakeholders were engaged along the waste management value chain to ensure a broad range of feedback and insights were taken into consideration in the report with the aim to share unbiased information.