Recognizing the positive impact that a circular economy for plastic would have and the need for common rules to enable it, the UN Environment Assembly adopted a landmark resolution titled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an International Legally Binding Instrument” in March 2022. An Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was subsequently established, convening for the first time in December 2022. Subsequent meetings, INC-2 and INC-3, occurred in 2023. As we approach the fourth meeti...| Google Docs
This handbook provides local governments with practical guidance to kickstart reuse systems in the food and beverage sector. It introduces a three-step process for designing and implementing reuse initiatives, a policy toolbox tailored for cities, and global case studies showcasing successful practices. Developed through ICLEI’s Circulars work and the Circular City Lab project implemented by the GIZ, the publication equips city practitioners with tools to reduce single-use plastics, foster ...| Circulars
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