Asia can create a blueprint for plastic circularity

Asia is well-positioned to play a leading role in advancing the global plastic treaty. Indonesia and India provide good examples of how proactive national action plans can help unlock finance and encourage innovation in the private sector.

Asia can also demonstrate the important role policy can play to uplift the millions of informal sector workers, who play a crucial role in the waste management and recycling ecosystem in many emerging economies. With smart policy, a dynamic entrepreneurial community, and a genuine desire to bring about sustainable change, Asian countries like India and Indonesia have boldly embraced circular value chains, demonstrating their value and providing a powerful blueprint to other markets.