This dataset presents trends in plastics use by application at the global level for the 1990-2019 period. …

propose a hybrid of upstream and downstream taxes on single-use plastics that will not only potentially deter overuse of such … plastics, but also generate an adequate disaster fund to alleviate the state's burden of funding the future damages and revenue …

Plastics are ubiquitous across the region and play an important role in multiple industries. Most plastic products are … research assesses the potential for the sustainable development of a plastics value chain in Southern Africa, with the aim of … future-proofing the industry against changes in the petroleum space while bolstering growth in plastics manufacture and …

Plastics are an important material in the economy but present a challenge for waste management, resource efficiency and … for plastics as well as product designers and producers. The chemical composition of plastics, including their additives … sustainability of plastics, including regulations, market-based instruments, information and voluntary tools. The report reviews the …

Petrochemical products are everywhere and are integral to modern societies. They include plastics, fertilisers …