New Plastics Economy Global Commitment: Commitments, Vision, and Definitions

Year Published

2020

Contributing Organizations

Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF)

Type of Resource

Framework

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Waste & Circular Economy

Topic 2

Climate Policies & Frameworks

Topic 3

Climate Strategy & Capabilities

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This framework underpins the Global Commitment, uniting over 450 organizations to tackle plastic pollution by promoting a circular economy for plastics. It sets shared definitions and a common vision for signatories.

Why This Matters

By aligning signatories around a common vision and definitions, the Global Commitment creates a foundation for systemic change, reducing plastic waste and pollution while driving innovation and investment in circular solutions.

Key Insights

Commits businesses and governments to eliminate problematic plastics, shift from single-use to reuse, and ensure 100% of plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025
Requires ambitious targets on recycled and renewable content and improved collection and recycling rates
Provides clear definitions of reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging to standardize reporting and accountability
Establishes regular progress reporting and raising of ambition to maintain leadership

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Engaging on plastic packaging: Waste Management

Engaging on plastic packaging: Overview

Engaging on plastic packaging: Containers and packaging producers

Engaging on plastic packaging: Fast-moving consumer goods

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