Members of the Science Policy Group at Berkeley have assembled a meta-review on plastic waste reduction for the National Science Policy Network 2020 Election Initiative, an effort to promote science policy regarding critical issues in the US ahead of the 2020 election. The meta-review summarizes resources in four categories:
- Policy resources – We have compiled resources that provide guidance in crafting legislation that addresses plastic pollution.
- Existing and proposed legislation – We have identified relevant legislation at the state, national, and international levels.
- Data resources – We have compiled studies on plastic waste management, the economics of plastic recycling, and the effects of microplastics on human health and the environment.
- Stakeholders – We have found organizations that play an active role in shaping the agenda for plastic pollution reduction.
Alex Epstein, Julie Fornaciari, Emily Harari, Will Horner, Katie Latimer, Ananya Nandy, and Emma Vargo contributed to this effort.
