Moving policy and regulation forward for single-use plastic alternatives

Single-use plastics are often used once or cannot be reused for extended periods. They are widely consumed with the rapid development of social economy. The waste generated by single-use plastics threatens ecosystem health by entering the environment and ultimately restricts sustainable human development. The innovation of sustainable and environmentally friendly single-use plastic alternative materials and the joint participation of governments, enterprises and the public are promising technologies and management approaches that can solve the problem of single-use plastics wastes. The development of single-use plastic alternative products can be promoted fundamentally only by improving relevant legislation and standards, providing differentiated industrial policies, encouraging scientific and technological innovation and expanding public participation.

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Single-use plastics, widely consumed due to rapid social and economic development, pose threats to ecosystem health and sustainable human development. Innovative sustainable alternatives and collaboration among governments, enterprises, and the public offer promising solutions to this issue. Promoting the development of single-use plastic alternatives requires improving legislation, industrial policies, technological innovation, and public engagement.