RT journal article
T1 The time for ambitious action is now: Science-based recommendations for plastic chemicals to inform an effective global plastic treaty
A1 Brander, Susanne M.
A1 Senathirajah, Kala
A1 Weis, Judith S.
A1 Hartmann, Nanna B.
A1 Farrelly, Trisia
A1 Buerkert, Johanna Sophie
A1 Cousin, Xavier
A1 Morales Caselles, María del Carmen
A1 Al-jaibachi, Rana
A1 Bonisoli-Alquati, Andrea
A1 Wagner, Martin
A2 Biología
K1 Global plastic treaty
K1 Human rights
K1 Microplastics
K1 Nanoplastics
K1 Source reduction
K1 Transparency
AB The ubiquitous and global ecological footprint arising from the rapidly increasing rates of plastic production, use, and release into the environment is an important modern environmental issue. Of increasing concern are the risks associated with at least 16,000 chemicals present in plastics, some of which are known to be toxic, and which may leach out both during use and once exposed to environmental conditions, leading to environmental and human exposure. In response, the United Nations member states agreed to establish an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, the global plastics treaty. The resolution acknowledges that the treaty should prevent plastic pollution and its related impacts, that effective prevention requires consideration of the transboundary nature of plastic production, use and pollution, and that the full life cycle of plastics must be addressed. As a group of scientific experts and members of the Scientists' Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty, we concur that there are six essential “pillars” necessary to truly reduce plastic pollution and allow for chemical detoxification across the full life cycle of plastics. These include a plastic chemical reduction and simplification, safe and sustainable design of plastic chemicals, incentives for change, holistic approaches for alternatives, just transition and equitable interventions, and centering human rights. There is a critical need for scientifically informed and globally harmonized information, transparency, and traceability criteria to protect the environment and public health. The right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment must be upheld, and thus it is crucial that scientists, industry, and policy makers work in concert to create a future free from hazardous plastic contamination.
PB Elsevier B.V.
SN 1879-1026
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35992
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35992
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 13-nov-2026