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.