This section shares practical ways to support recycling – from tax breaks and grants to better enforcement and easier licensing – helping local efforts to thrive.

EPR shifts waste management costs to producers while supporting national goals on recycling, jobs, and public health. Strong policies and inclusive planning help maximise its impact.

Clear labelling and material standards make plastics easier to sort and recycle. Governments can improve recyclability through better product marking and smarter material choices.

Governments can support practical solutions to plastic waste by funding innovation, partnering with universities, and encouraging collaboration between recyclers and manufacturers.

Plastic recovery works best when local communities are part of the solution. This section shares ways to support small enterprises and informal workers in circular systems.