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Mapping of Global Plastics Value Chain and Plastics Losses to the Environment (with a Particular Focus on Marine Environment)

Year of Publication

2018

This report conducts a global mapping of plastic production, consumption, and losses to the environment throughout the plastic value chain.

Source:

United Nations Environment Programme

Author(s):

Morten W. Ryberg

Alexis Laurent, Michael Hauschild

Geography:

Global

Type:

Primary Data

Purpose of Measurement:

Understanding the Problem

Impact theme(s):

Material Flows, Oceans

This report conducts a global mapping of plastic production, consumption, and losses to the environment throughout the plastic value chain. This mapping covers plastic production and processing, use of plastics or plastic containing products, and disposal of the products. This resource looks at loss of plastic by geography and differentiates by 23 different types of plastic. The resource also identifies hotspots for macro and micro plastics. The report concludes by noting the gaps and areas for future research.

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