Environmentally Responsible Trade in Waste Plastics in the Asia Pacific Region

Commissioned by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, this project examined how environmentally responsible trade in recycled plastics could reduce ocean plastic leakage in the Asia Pacific region. Dr. Amardeep Wander led the Asia Pacific Waste Consultants team, contributing to three areas of investigation: the links between trade and marine plastic pollution, capacity gaps and needs across the region, and case studies on plastic waste management and trade. The project was part of Australia’s engagement with the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.

Summary

Client: Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Funded by: Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Timeline: 2020
Countries: Pacific Island Countries, Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia (Global)
Year: 2020
Client: Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water