partnership week for marine
plastic pollution prevention

24-26 NOVEMBER 2020

REPORT /Photo: Nathan Dumlao

Coordinated by:

Supported by:

Co-hosted by:

Contents/

About – 4
Purpose – 4Highlights – 5
At a glance – 5-8
Zoom recordings – 9
Pledge highlights – 10

Day 01 – 11
Plenary – The Plastic Pandemic: Is less plastic wasted evenpossible during COVID-19? – 12, 13
Session 1: Making the most of international and regional agreements and mechanisms – 14
Session 2: Every little helps – Replicating off-the-grid innovation and small-scale solutions – 15
Session 3: Plastic protection without pollution – 16
Session 4: Localizing action – Reducing plastic leakage in cities and municipal waterways – 17, 18
Side Events – 9, 20

Day 02 – 22
Plenary – Financing to build back better: risk and opportunities forinvestment in plastic pollution and marine litter reduction – 22, 23
Session 5: Environmental innovation, digital transformation and frontier technologies to tackle plastic pollution – 24
Session 6: Taking responsibility – Business models and incentives for plastic neutrality – 26
Session 7: Enhancing recyclability through better product design in South-East Asia – 27
Session 8: Leaving no one behind – Protecting those most vulnerable to pollution in times of COVID – 28
Side Events – 29

Day 03 – 30
Side Events – 31
Session 9: How can we bridge the science-policy divide? – 32
Session 10: Efficacy of green alliances (corporate-NGO partnerships) in reducing plastic waste – 33
Plenary – Promoting partnership for combating marine plastic litter in Viet Nam (Technical Session, VASI) – 34
Plenary – High-level Panel on Plastic Pollution and the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN – 35
Plenary – Voices for Solutions – 36-38

Outcomes – 39-44
Commitments – 45

About/SEA of Solutions 2020 is the annually
held partnership week convened by
SEA circular – an initiative from the
UN Environment Programme and the
Coordinating Body on the Seas of East
Asia (COBSEA), with support fromthe Swedish Government.
The event is designed to inspire market-based solutions andencourage enabling policies to prevent marine plastic pollution
in South East Asia. SEA circular works in partnership withgovernments, businesses, civil society, development partners,
academia, UN agencies and the media to solve plastic
pollution at source.

Purpose/SEA of Solutions 2020 brought
together governments, businessleaders, scientists, UN agencies andcommunity groups, to dialogue onsolutions for marine plastic pollution.

How can we
now progress
towards lessplastic
wasted?

With over 800 participants from the region and globally, with
130 speakers in 21 sessions and side events and 19 exhibitionbooths, highlighting solutions to prevent marine plastic
pollution, the hybrid SEA of Solutions event was a success insparking conversations and laying the path for futurecollaborations.
More than 500 organizations, including over 250 companies,
NGOs, governmental bodies sent representatives from acrossthe region to this monumental event, fostering partnerships in
the region to combat the transboundary problem of plastic
pollution together.

Systemchange iscritical.
We need a shift
from linear tocircular systems thatput people andplanet first andengage all parts ofsociety – policy
makers, businesses,
investors,
consumers,
academics, youth,
and ruralcommunities.

Highlights/
Photo: Linus Nylund.

750
750
participants in
attendance from
more than 50
countries; twothirds from theAsia-Pacifi cregion. 250+
delegates fromthe private
sector.

At a glance/

Photo: Juanma Clemente Alloza.

137
There were 137
different speakers
across 5 plenaries,
10 parallel sessions
and 11 side events.

Photo: Linus Nylund.

At a glance/3382
connections
were madeacross the Sea of
Solutions 2020
event platform!
These included
virtual messages
sent, businesscards
exchanged,
photos shared,
profi les viewed
and meetings
confi rmed.

At a glance/
Photo: Hiroko Yoshii.

Zoom
recordingsof all 26 sessions
are now available
on our event
platform.

Photo: Shafiqul Islam.

27 scalable
pledges

were made. Comingfrom private sector
companies,
environmentalorganizations anddedicated individuals
alike, pledges
includedcommitments todevelop reusemodels and plastic
alternatives, toenhance marine
research, and tofoster local solutions
and youth
engagement.

Photo: NOAA.

DAY 01 /Photo: Brian Yurasits.

The Plastic Pandemic/
Is less plastic wasted even possible
during COVID-19?
In summary:> How far has theneedle moved on theseissues, impacted by
COVID and the higher
demand for plastic:
The crisis calls for asound response, morecircularity, less single
use and hard-to-recycle
plastics, productredesign andinnovation, better
regulation that is
enforceable and lessconfusing, labelling
rules, better waste
segregation, andinformal recycling
services“

We already have a foundation from which to build on.
Governments can act now to deliver policy, coordinate
internationally and harmonize efforts. But these can only be
as effective as the underlying science is strong. Businesses,
need to neutralize plastic, and adopt circular models andinnovation. Societies and communities must mobilize. All of us
play an integral role.”

Inger Anderson,
ED of the UN Environment Programme“

By 2030 all plastics packaging placed in the EU market will beeither reusable or recyclable. Concrete actions will include newmandatory requirements for recycled content and special
attention on micro plastics as well as bio based andbiodegradable plastics – work it will be doing in collaboration
with the other regions. The EU’s continuing partnership withcountries in the ASEAN region already contributes to theimplementation of multilateral agreements. It has also initiatedthe project ‘Rethinking Plastics’ co-financed by the EU andGermany together with China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines,
Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam, which provides mutual
opportunities for global transformation to address the
problem of plastic waste and marine litter which especiallythreatens health and environment with the pandemic.”

Igor Dreisman,
EU Ambassador to ASEAN

Opening
Plenary/

The Plastic Pandemic/
Is less plastic wasted even possible
during COVID-19?

“

Collaboration, cooperation and coordination are important if
we are to make progress. Turn the setbacks into comebacks.
Solutions must protect environmental rights, women, children
and social groups for a just and green recovery.”

Ann Mawefrom Sweden“

Viet Nam will continue to combat plastic pollution withreforms and practices, including legislation which addresses
waste issues, reuse, recycling, and advancement of a circular
economy.”Minister Tran Hong Ha“

On Jan 2021, almost all governments will be bound by theBasel Convention’s Plastic Waste Amendments, which create
the necessary conditions for more transparent trade ofplastic waste, encourage stakeholders to strengthen
capacities for recycling, phase out toxic additives, andincentivize innovation for redesign.”

Rolph Payet,
Executive Secretary, Basel Rotterdam Stockholm
Conventions“

On a pledge made at SoS2019, Coca-Cola has transitioned
approximately 70% of its Sprite volume across ASEAN totransparent PET packaging, and will complete the rest by the
first quarter of 2021. The company publicly expressed its
support to the call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution.”

Belinda Ford,
Coca-Cola“

To improve the livelihoods of waste collectors, it is necessary
to remove the societal stigma of their work and waste ingeneral, and acknowledge their importance in the labor
force.”

Nalini Shekar
Hasiru Dala“
Opening
Plenary/

Through simple mobile apps on smartphones 6,000 waste
collectors in Makassar and Bali, Indonesia are inspiring us all.

Hamish Daud Wylie
Co-founder of Indonesian Ocean Pride and OCTOPUSMaking the most of international andregional agreements andmechanisms
In summary:> There already are anumber ofinternationalframeworks that havebeen created to address
the transboundary
challenge of plastic
pollution and guideconcerted action on
marine litter and plastic
pollution. Nations are
already working
together to take stock ofmarine litter action andidentify eﬀective global
responses. But to makethe most of these
existing frameworks
and mechanisms, whatelse is needed?
Information andregulation, alignmentof approaches (policy
and standards), alongwith building andimplementing
collaboration.

> Critical information should be readily available, especiallywhere multiple countries are concerned.
> The proper legislation framework for the efficient and welldesigned collection system of plastics will spur investments.
Business needs global guidelines, models that work. A
multilateral treaty that can provide the guidelines to. Alignmentof metrics should be considered.
> We need a global institution to coordinate efforts, tooversee a treaty which should be “very realistic andachievable” and one that brings everything together (industry,legislators, law enforcement). It need not necessarily follow UN
conventions function (diplomatic conferences).
> Capacity building programs which are concrete and specificenough to address the needs of a region. With traderelationships, address labelling and production standards at theregional level to achieve significant changes in what countries
do.
> As developing countries have an inordinately greater burdenof implementation, collaboration is important. Review theestablishment of a regional environmental crime unit, building
capacity to handle implementation.
> Build on the extensive network of experts, making use of thetools that we have. Digital transformation mindset andtechnologies can help.

Session 01/

Every little helps – Replicating oﬀthe-grid innovation and small-scale
solutions
In summary:> Small-scale,community-based
approaches provide
innovative solutions toimprove waste
management, reduce
plastic pollution, andcreate additional
benefits like income
opportunities fromrecycling/upcycling
plastic. Most
investments andregulations however,favour high urban areas
with big populations
where the reward-torisk ratio is higher.
Nevertheless, witharound 45% of all ocean
plastic pollution
originating from ruraland island locations(which usually have low
population and low
plastic densities), it isimportant that ruraland island locations
also get a fair
opportunity to tap into
investments. How cansmall-scale projects
become successful andimpactful to addresscommunity needs andbe part of solving
plastic pollution?

Session 02/> Critical information should be readily available, especiallywhere multiple countries are concerned.
> The proper legislation framework for the efficient and welldesigned collection system of plastics will spur investments.
Business needs global guidelines, models that work. A
multilateral treaty that can provide the guidelines to. Alignmentof metrics should be considered.
> We need a global institution to coordinate efforts, tooversee a treaty which should be “very realistic andachievable” and one that brings everything together (industry,legislators, law enforcement). It need not necessarily follow UN
conventions function (diplomatic conferences).
> Capacity building programs which are concrete and specificenough to address the needs of a region. With traderelationships, address labelling and production standards at theregional level to achieve significant changes in what countries
do.
> As developing countries have an inordinately greater burdenof implementation, collaboration is important. Review theestablishment of a regional environmental crime unit, building
capacity to handle implementation.
> Build on the extensive network of experts, making use of thetools that we have. Digital transformation mindset andtechnologies can help.

Plastic protection without pollution

In summary:> The COVID-19
pandemic has changed
the ways plastics areproduced, used anddisposed of. Challenges
are presented by theincreased consumptionof single use plastic
products for sanitation,
hygiene, safety, anddisposing of hazardous
plastic waste.
Nevertheless, theactions needed toreduce plastic pollution
remain the same:
improvement in waste
management(segregating hazardousand non-hazardous
wastes at the point ofgeneration), awarenessabout individual andcollective
responsibilities in
reducing plastic
pollution, and basic
hygiene and sanitation
practices.

> In the short-term, people will be working and consumingfrom home, so how food and products are packaged, sold, anddelivered needs to be addressed. For the food industry, actions
include refining packaging formats and designs, advocating forsource segregation. Businesses would report their waste,
usage, and management, and advocate with Asian foodcontact regulators on standards on recycled material for foodpackaging.
> There is the incorrect assumption that single-use plastics
prevents transmission. There are ways to stay safe and clean
without the use single-use plastics. The importance of
coordinated pandemic communication cannot be understated,
where experts should be able to advise markets and consumers
about differentiation of plastic usage that is necessary.
> Safety or hygiene cannot be determined by an item being
disposable or reusable, but rather by how they are packaged
and how containers are managed and handled. The public has
to be reassured that “based on the best available science andguidance from public health professionals, it is clear that
reusable systems can be used safely be employing basic
hygiene”.
> We also need to create awareness on how to get rid of
pandemic-related plastics like masks (i.e., wrap the masks intissue paper). We need to provide waste management
guidelines during the pandemic.
> Governments and businesses could get back on track with arecycling law or an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
scheme that is not totally left to the producer, but instead,involves other stakeholders. It is important, however, to clearly
define roles for this to be effective.
> The session ended with another poll: (Complete thestatement) – “Staying clean and safe is possible without plastic
pollution if we have more of ….”– Responsible consumers– Innovate technologies (responsible businesses)– Better waste management and segregation– Consumer and social responsibility– AwarenessSession 03/

Localizing action – Reducing plastic
leakage in cities and municipal
waterways
In summary:> Towns and big cities
near waterways aremajor sources ofmarine litter and an
important focal point inpreventing leakage into
the environment. While
framework polices areoften made at thenational level,
implementation ofwaste management falls
largely within thejurisdiction of cities andmunicipalities. In thissession, speakers
shared theirorganization’s goodpractices, common
challenges, andreplicable solutions to
reduce plastic pollution
at the city level.

Session 04/> Actions can be localized and multiplied for a bigger impact.
> Cities need information and data to enable evidence-basedplanning for waste generation. Especially with the limitationsof COVID, transition to a more digital-infrastructure system isuseful, such as an innovative remote sensing tools to monitor
ocean bound plastic in real time.
> Partner with universities to have access to experts and theirresearch finding.
> Information from primary surveys and remote sensing
technology can be complemented by citizen science, whichshould be encouraged as it provides verification for data
gathered. Involving people and communities in data gathering
helps build awareness about the environmental impact ofplastic use and littering. The challenge is to harmonize
definitions terminology.
> Planning and projects have to be more holistic. As well,upstream/downstream municipalities have to be coordianted ashydrological systems do not match physical boundaries of cities
and municipalities.

> Involve the smallest government offices and thecommunities they serve, so that they take ownership of the
projects.
> Empower people with the idea that they can better
themselves. Engage the community. Banjarmasin uses
ceremonial-casual consensus building. When they did, the city
government offered an alternative to the use of SUP.
> Banning products works better if there are alternatives
provided: Banjarmasin was the first Indonesian city to ban theuse of plastic bags (2016). They engaged the community andencouraged the use of locally-sourced grass-woven baskets asalternatives. This generated jobs and the formation of craft
cooperatives.
> Key partnerships lessons: engage leadership to champion
initiatives, importance of monitoring and measuring, refine
message communication, integrated planning, dedicatedplanning from local budgets, capacity building + holistic
approach vs siloed efforts (continued communication between
the local bodies).

Session 04/

Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law: Looked at
enforcement and compliance mechanisms, including innovative
approaches to addressing sea-based plastic waste andminimise the illegal trade in waste and plastics. These included
discussions on policy, collaborative enforcement, andaccessible technology (blockchain).

““

Where people focus and where politicians focus, there will be
action.”Matthew Baird,
ARIEL
To combat illegal waste trade effectively in Asia, we need abetter understanding of international legal frameworks, andnational legislation to implement frameworks, as well as
effective funding and capacity for enforcement.”

Georgina Lloyd,
UNEP“

The adoption of the Plastic Waste Amendments has made theBasel Convention the only global legally binding instrumentthat currently and specifically addresses plastics waste.”

Rolph Payet
Executive Secretary, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm
Conventions“

By creating a binding framework for the control of export ofplastic waste, the Plastic Waste Amendments will provide a
powerful incentive for the private sector – but also forgovernments and other stakeholders – to strengthen capacities
for the separate collection and recycling of plastics. Further, byencouraging the expansion of infrastructures for theenvironmentally sound management of plastic waste, thePlastic Waste Amendment will also help create jobs andeconomic opportunities, not least by incentivizing innovation,such as in the design of alternatives to plastic and the phaseout of hazardous additives. “Ross Bartley
Trade & Environment Director, Bureau of International
RecyclingSide
Events/Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia:
Importance of expanding waste collection services to small andmedium sized cities, and rural areas; and the importance ofpolicymakers formulating and implementing effective schemes
which include inter-municipal cooperation and clustering ofmunicipalities to expand waste management options for areas
with limited or no infrastructure.

““

Regional waste management is a worthwhile investment for
countries in Southeast Asia to look at.”Dr. Michikazu Kojima,
ERIA

If waste segregation is implemented, only a very small
percentage would remain for the local authorities to worry
about.”

Dr. Vella Atienza,
Associate Professor, University of the Philippines

Environmental Justice Foundation: The session sharedexisting community-based efforts as well as initiatives designed
to mitigate plastics and especially fishing net waste in our
oceans; highlighting opportunities to expand and showcase
avenues for collaboration across multiple levels.

Side
Events/DAY 02 /Photo: Nataliya Vaitkevich.

Financing ‘Build Back Better’: risk
and opportunities for investment inplastic pollution and marine litter
reduction
In summary:> The COVID-19
pandemic has brought
about increased plastic
use, exposing theinadequacy of systems
for waste management
and recycling. It
highlighted the needfor investment ininfrastructure.
Perspectives from themultilateral financing
organizations, OECD,
ADB and the World
Bank, and otherprogrammes who are
working directly withbusinesses andinsurance companies,
addressed whether the
pandemic derailed or
enabled investment,
and how fiscal stimulus
packages and direct
financing/investment
can be eﬀectively
leveraged.

Pathways and interventions to accelerate investment included:> Good governance can enable holistic, cross-sectoral, national,
sustainable ocean economy and financing strategies as they
establish expectations for investors and provides clear rules.
This can encourage innovative finance models that can redirect
private finance and ensure that investments are notoverburdened with bureaucratic red tape. Inclusion An
approach that brings communities into the planning process.
Solutions will only work when all levels (national, local, municipal)
communities are involved. Develop project aggregation
techniques to be bundle groups of smaller projects together.
> Robust analytics are critical to inform effective investments.
Upstream (alternative materials and product re-design),
midstream (smart regulations to decouple the current recycling
market from virgin plastics), and downstream solutions (waste
management solutions and clean ups), all need to be funded.
> Mobilizing and diversifying sufficient financial resources inprivate, community and government sectors, especiallyconsidering national resources and international assistance is not
currently adequate. Also, important to connect manufacturers
and traders to the impact of plastic pollution.
> As risk managers and investors managing over USD30T in
assets, insurance companies face physical risks (clogged drains,
microplastics that impact populations), transition risks (movingfrom plastic to plastic-free alternatives, zero-leakage plastic
economies), and liability risks (human health, employment,
environment i.e., employers’ liability insurance, pollution liability
insurance); these can only be mitigated with transparency andclear rules of engagement.
> With so many actors working towards addressing the problem,
there is need for coordination. A convening platform thatbrings together the private sector can rationalize the use of thelimited financial resources from funders, investors, and venture
capitalists who are looking at solutions that have the greatest
impact.

Plenary/> Governments can de-risk private finance and give certainty
and confidence for private investments with clear plans, clear
communications, clear commitments, clear directions, and clear
budget allocations. Project-specific risk reductions include
offering credit enhancements, taking first-loss positions, andgranting loan guarantees.

“

There’s no shortage of capital looking for a home. But
consistently, we’re hearing about the need for the enabling
environment.”

Anthony Cox,
OECD

“
“

We are all part of the solution. No single nation, country, citizen
can address the problem alone.”

Jacob Duer,
President and CEO, Alliance to End Plastic Waste

If we want to shift billions and use the full weight of money andfinancial markets, we need disclosure, greater transparency andaccountability on the plastic footprints, and transition strategies
of companies.”

Hermelo Bacani,
Programme Leader, UNEP Finance InitiativeEnvironmental Innovation, digitaltransformation and frontier
technologies to tackle plastic
pollution
In summary:> Digital technology
and the internet
enhance traditional
approaches and canconnect stakeholders inreal time across theglobe. Digitaltransformation for data,
knowledge
management andpartnerships are within
our grasp but would
have to be madefeasible and aﬀordable
with incentives andinvestments.

> Coordinating digital resources and supporting digitalinteractions through a digital multi-stakeholder platform
provides a one-stop shop for curated, high-quality data related
to plastic pollution and marine litter that can be easily
accessed. (Phase 1 to be released, UNEA 5)> Citizen science is starting to gain maturity and is a huge
opportunity to collect data and bring people into the process
through outreach and education. It is mostly invisible however,
and will need to be funded and linked to national schemes andreporting strategies to be recognized as a clear means toaugment data.
> Do we need to build more, can’t we use what we have
today? Innovation itself is not rocket science and should be
simple and user-friendly. Technology is not expensive,
especially if we use open-source technologies that will besustainable for developing markets.
> The use of blockchain technology allows plastic pollution
issues to be tackled in a systematic way as it streamlines
collaboration, and incentivizes organizations to partner andaddress problems together as a group. Awareness of its use asa digital public infrastructure (without need for the middle-man)is increasing. Such open-source movements are taking over the
proprietary models, which enable participation and bottom-up
movements.
> Overwhelmed and inadequate waste systems can beenhanced with the participation of informal communities
working within a framework of unified and digitalized recycling
standards. Malaysia’s largest recycling company curated aninternal standard that is now being used by almost 28,000
recyclers, and which supported working with authorities to craft
the relevant policies to formalize the informal community’s role.

Session 05/

Taking responsibility – Businessmodels and incentives for plastic
neutrality
In summary:> Economic incentives
are an indispensable
part of solutioncreation. Many
innovations andschemes require
collaboration and thebacking of policies toencourage segregationand collection of waste.
This will transform
industry and public
behaviours andperceptions, promoting
plastic circularity.
Businesses andproducers haveopportunities to reduce
their plastic footprints
now. A hierarchy ofoptions from reducing
to reusing materials canbe enabled by businessmodels from Extended
Producer Responsibility(EPR) schemes thatleave no one behind,plastic neutrality andcredit programs thatcan generate additional
financial flows andinvolve communities,
and other models thatmitigate fluctuating
market prices forrecyclables, helping
address challenges
brought about by the
COVID-19 pandemic. In
this session, speakers
discussed whether suchincentives can bringabout transformationalchange by roping in thebusiness sector.

Session 06/> Any model that can support improved collection to improve
the global 9% recycling rate, is a good start. Success will be
reliant on having everyone in the conversation playing by thesame rules.
> EPR is an environmental policy instrument that makes thecompanies that put packaged products in the market
responsible for the collection, sorting, and end-of life
management of the resulting waste. How would you engage
the private sector? Have the same conditions and requirements
for all players.
> EPR should not necessarily be legislated, but instead can be
adopted by producers on a voluntary basis. Government andindustry should work together, with everyone in the value chain(not only the manufacturers) bearing the responsibility to fix the
problem. Reuse is a good solution, with return-deposit
schemes for bottles and returnable PET providing a low carbon
footprint solution.
> Credit actions that incentivize local collection and recycling
capacities and avoid and reduce plastic use, overlaps andsupports the purpose of EPR schemes.
> The use of plastic credits is now being introduced as there isa policy vacuum. There are risks with such voluntarymechanisms and hence success would be dependent on what
plastic offset/plastic credit standards are set up, how these
are coordinated and then adopted. Each credit generated
should be managed, as it can be an opportunity forgreenwashing. More than the use of credits (which should be
the last resort for companies and organizations looking tooffset), schemes should also be focused on reduction and reusetargets (not only recycling).
> A plastic credit is a transferrable unit representing 1MT ofcollected and/or recycled plastic beyond business as usual(BAU) scenario. The first world-wide crediting Plastic Standard
and the Guidelines for Leadership in Corporate Plastic
Accounting (Guidelines) will launch in 2021, created andmanaged by respected NGOs with broad stakeholder input.
The Standard and the guidance will be used to independently
assess and transparently report on the effectiveness of waste
reduction actions and any associated claims that corporates
may make regarding the mitigation of their plastic footprints.

Taking responsibility – Businessmodels and incentives for plastic
neutrality
In summary:> Information on
packaging is often
misleading consumers
to believe thatpackaging is recyclable
or is using “greener”
raw materials, but often
gives little or no
information on how toseparate and sort
products for correct
disposal and recycling.
With recycling not wellunderstood in SouthEast Asia and relying
heavily on informal
activities, improved
product identificationand labelling,lightweight plastic
primary packaging, anddesigning for easy
separation andrecycling are key
actions businesses andproducers can take now.

> Plastic producers and users should design INTO
recyclability: rethink packaging, design it into the process withrecycling in mind, design for what your local waste
management ecosystem and what recyclers can recycle, and at
a profit. If there’s no valuable material in the product, thesebusinesses will only think of the cheapest way to dispose of it.
> Design for products should suit the markets where they will
be consumed; to match the infrastructure and recycling
capabilities that are in place. EPR is good but also necessary
to ensure that the money raised goes to fund the infra where
it’s required (managing the waste and improving recycling).
> A number of social enterprises are matching entrepreneurs
with recyclers and into the global supply chain (social plastic),
supported by blockchain-based applications.
> Products using multi-layer materials/flexibles do not have a
lot of value and present minimal recycling options. While thesolution is to convert them to monomaterials, simple labelling
would also support ease in collection, identification, andrecycling of these materials.
> The use of monomaterials and clear or embossed labellingthat is easy to prep (i.e., removing labels and the glue, which isa contaminant in recycling) presents better income
opportunities and hence incentives, for waste collectors.
> Price stability of the collected raw material is a big factor for
wastepickers. A market-based and predictable price boosts
incomes, as it also supports preventative healthcare, education,
identity cards, and financial inclusion, investing in them toboost their income. Plastic waste can and should be an
enabler.

Session 07/

> Government can encourage the use of specific types ofplastics, or declare levels of post-consumer plastic
requirements for use in products. This would homogenize therange of plastic materials that can be recycled, increase thestreet value, match waste management systems, and ensurelevel playing fields. For businesses that are unable to comply, a
tax or fund can be instituted.
> Refill system models are another option, except that
consumers believe these options should be cheaper when
actually, they are not.
> A number of companies are targeting 100% recycled PET use
and becoming fully circular by 2025. These efforts can besupported by a coherent, standardized system which valorizes
the second-life of the materials.

“

Manufacturers are currently only incentivized to makepackaging cheaply, instead of towards designing where there’svalue in the packaging itself. The incentive to deal with end oflife is not embedded in the economics, so we either have to
use a tax, or embed the cost into the product itself.”

Tom Szaky,
CEO and Founder, TerraCycle

Session 07/

Leaving no one behind – Protecting
those most vulnerable to pollution intimes of COVID> Instead of looking at waste as a problem to be solved, weshould ask how this resource can be empowering for the
informal sector. Looking at their work as an essential service
instead of a nuisance, having them seen as having a viable,
recognized occupation provides dignity for the informal sector.

In summary:> We all have the rightto a safe and healthy
environment that isthreatened by plastic
pollution. The rights,
needs and interests ofdisadvantaged socialgroups who areespecially exposed toplastic waste andmarine litter, like
informal wastepickers
and coastal
communities, are underparticular threat. Theserisks to health,
livelihoods, andwellbeing areexacerbated evenfurther by the
pandemic.

> A wastepicker’s pain points: lack of recognition, clear
absence of safety where they work, financial instability, apackage of stigma. Solutions: a business model that promotes
a sense of belonging (treat the wastepickers with respect),safety at work (tools like shoes, gloves, pants), waste
segregation at source, labelling hazards (i.e. broken glass),
financial support through project /product fees.
> Balance social and environmental responsibility. Inclusivity,
working with persons with disabilities to upcycle plastic forsustainable clothing, or with fishing communities in thePhilippines connecting directly to the global markets (nomiddleman, fishermen sell the nets for a fair price), are some ofthe projects shared in the session.

“

Session 08/

We need to decide how we shape our future, design our cities.
We can’t retrofit out problems anymore.”

Malti Gadgil,
Program Manager Asia, Plastic Solutions Fund

Plasticity: Highlighted the need and importance forcommitments on plastic pollution, the need for metrics in orderfor businesses to understand their products (packaging) plastic
impact, and the support required from governments so thatthey think of plastic, not as a problem, but an economy for
trade advantage.

“

The circular economy is not circular and it is not an economy –not yet. To overcome the barriers to circular economy, we must
address the market failures. Critical to this is collaboration,measurement and practical on ground business-oriented
solutions.”

Trish Hyde,Founder & CEO The Plastics Circle“

National changes (for improving plastic pollution) does require
expertise and use of global best practices, and this partnershipwith CAPP (Commitments Accelerator for Plastic Pollution) can
go a long way in creating programs with speed, efficiency andbetter management.”

Joshua WycliﬀePermanent Secretary for the Ministry of Waterways andEnvironment, Fiji
WWF: Introduced tools for businesses that support how theymight move away from plastic to alternative materials, with anawareness of the environmental burdens that accompany suchchoices. The open-source Alternative Materials Tool andinstructions about its use (especially how varying waste
management systems in different countries would affectmaterial selection) was highlighted.
3Ri / South Pole: There are three clear concepts in plastic
stewardship: 1) plastic footprint and leakage, 2) mitigation
activities (Following a mitigation hierarchy including bothwithin and beyond supply chains, of which plastic credits/
offsets are last options) and 3) leadership claims. There is clear
interest from industry to work in this area. The Guidelines for
Corporate Accounting follow a clear mitigation hierarchy ofactivities that companies can utilize to address their plastic
footprint. Private companies can take multiple actions inparallel to reduce and address their footprint – including direct
action to reduce plastic usage, rethink and redesign packaging,and increase recycled content, as well as investing in plastic
collection, recycling and education initiatives within andbeyond their own supply chains.

Side
Events/DAY 03 /Photo: Brian Yurasits.

Albizia: Presented how firms might choose alternatives to
producing plastic waste (dictated by economic decisions, andensuring longevity and non-contamination of the product,
often through long and difficult distribution channels) andmove towards a circular approach starting from footprinting.
OPRI: National, regional and global dimensions of policies
and challenges; developing multi-stakeholder partnerships foreliminating marine plastics through innovative policies,
business model transformation, consumers’ behaviouralchanges, and innovation and technological advancement in the
East Asian Region.
RC3S: Building strong networks of action are critical to scalecollaboration on good practices/knowledge management incoastal and marine pollution and degradation control.
CL2B: Highlighted the Vietnam recycling plastic market andthe gaps in waste management infrastructure, information andsupportive legal framework.

Side
Events/How can we bridge the science-policy
divide?
In summary:> Scientific research on
marine litter from theregion and beyond hasflourished in recent
years, yet significant
gaps remain in areasthat speak to policy
priorities. Intensified
research, investment inscience (including
citizen science), and areframing of theresearch agenda, areneeded to better
understand sources,
pathways, results andimpact of pollution andreduction measures.
Bringing science andpolicy together iscritical for eﬀective andevidence-based
decision making.

> There is a science-policy divide across different bodies ofresearch, requiring an interdisciplinary approach. Questions
that policy people need answered are different from those
asked by scientists, regulators, etc. It is important then to unify
all these as much as possible, by developing more integrated
and comprehensive working research networks andchannels accessible to relevant government entities.
> Alignment of methodologies and approaches to monitor
the sources, flows and impact of marine litter, allows for datacomparison and transboundary action. Better if some form ofdata harmonization can be used, so that countries can be
guided by a ‘standard’ (GESAMP guidelines for monitoringassessment programs), and not develop their own standards inisolation. Working collectively also identifies typical policy
concerns and matches them with recommendations using
country’s shared experiences.
> Catalysing interdisciplinary research on marine litter,engaging communities, and creating dialogue with policy
makers. A knowledge platform might support goodcommunications between scientists and policy makers,
especially to understand what the other party needs (policy
makers need “satisfactory” data in the short term in order tomake decisions that scientists might be averse to provide
without 100% accuracy)> Citizen science is an opportunity for on-the-ground datacollection, but challenges remain to bring together citizen
science data and decision making.
> Global and regional guidance exists and efforts are ongoing
to improve monitoring systems, including through regional
mechanisms and knowledge centres. Science and policy
coordinated at the regional level through intergovernmental
mechanisms. We still need to bridge: science-informed policy
decisions, new technologies using specialized agencies andconventions. There is often an institutional disconnect incountries to deal with different international mechanisms andagreements (i.e. different focal points/agencies) and hence
efforts to address this gap are important.

Session 09/

Eﬃcacy of green alliances (corporateNGO partnerships) in reducing
plastic waste
In summary:> With plastic waste
primarily originatingfrom the commercial
world, “green alliances”
can be eﬀective insolving the problems ofmarine litter and plastic
pollution, helping movethe needle in the plastic
pollution problem.

> Alliances are a benefit in that they can bring multiple
stakeholders together, especially in creating standards which,if established consensually, allows all to play by the same
rules. Synergies with other companies on joint product design/redesign for example, becomes possible. It would be important
to include the informal sector into these alliances, to ensurethat the social impacts are addressed.
> More organizations in an alliance can help raise awareness(sustainable palm oil) especially for industry players that wantto learn more about sustainability. Practical business guidelines
were helpful for companies to make their cases to higher
management. Sectoral collaboration becomes possible andallows for individual companies to know what practicalsolutions they might commit to. To be effective, such alliances/
partnerships should offer practical solutions, including tools,
plastic material alternatives, and information to debunk
misconceptions.
> Stronger is better: More business players in an industry canlobby and coordinate with the government for their national
plans. Green alliances create catalytic action, impacts can havea domino effect as they can make people aware (i.e.,
consumers). A major company committing/pledging has as
impact so that other businesses follow suit (pressure,competition).
> Other businesses follow other businesses, which can lendscale to sustainable action (aside from also levelling theplaying field). Knowledge sharing, especially that of sciencebased guidance/shared resources, can be shared between
NGOs or businesses with other businesses (useful for smaller
businesses that cannot have an R&D group, for example).
> Especially during this time when we have to deal with theimpacts of the economic slowdown and business closurescaused by COVID-19, businesses need help to be able tonavigate how sustainability can benefit them equally, even as
they try to survive.

Session 10/

Promoting partnership for combating
marine plastic litter in Viet Nam(Technical Session, VASI)“In Vietnam, it is also important to engage different
stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses,
NGOs, academia and the people; recognizing that joining
hands in partnership between formal and informal sectors indealing with waste and plastic is one of the key points for
success. Cooperation models should continue.”

Le Minh Ngan,
Deputy Minister, MONRE
Prof. Vu Dinh Hieu, Deputy Director, Institute of Marine andIsland Research presented the country’s national action planon minimizing marine plastic debris, reiterated the need forcommon legal and institutional frameworks, strengthen
publicity, raise the people’s awareness on the matter of plastic
and marine litter, and shared the country’s vision for the
institution of an International Centre for Marine Plastic Debris.
By 2025, Viet Nam has also pledged to reduce plastic waste by
50% and by 2030, by 75%.
UNDP and WWF-Vietnam shared details of their programmes,
as did a representative from one Viet Nam’s largest plastic
conglomerate companies that is looking at transferring anddeveloping technology for biodegradable fishing gear (using
PBS and PBAT polymers), which came with its recent
acquisition of a Korean company that leads in the space.

Plenary/

High-level Panel on Plastic Pollution
and the COVID-19 Pandemic - A
Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN
In summary:> Ministers in theregion share theirthoughts on tackling
marine plastic
pollution, catalysing
solutions throughpolicy and fiscal reform,
and their governments’vision for collective
eﬀorts at theinternational level;
including through the
UN Environment
Assembly and the Adhoc open-ended Expert
Group on marine litterand microplastics, aswell as throughdelivering oncommitments such as
the G20 Osaka Blue
Vision, the Bangkok
Declaration on
Combating Marine
Debris in ASEAN
Region, ASEAN
Framework for Marine
Debris, and COBSEARegional Action Plan
on Marine Litter.
Reflections on thesestatements follow, on
the ways progress canbe attained, especiallyin identifying
collaboration pathways
to further accelerate
eﬀorts in the region.

01 AIgor Driesmans, Ambassador of the European Union to
ASEAN
02 Ann Måwe, Ambassador of Sweden to Viet Nam
03 Isabella Lövin, Minister for Environment and Climate, and
Deputy Prime Minister, Sweden
04 Sao Sopheap, Secretary of State of the Ministry ofEnvironment, Cambodia
05 Dr. Ir. Siti Nurbaya, Minister of Environment and Forestry,
Republic of Indonesia
06 YB Dato’ Sri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, Minister ofEnvironment and Water, Malaysia
07 Ohn Winn, Union Minister for Natural Resources andEnvironmental Conservation, Myanmar
08 Grace Fu Hai Yien, Minister for Sustainability and theEnvironment, Singapore
09 Moon Seong-Hyeok, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries,
Republic of Korea
10 Le Minh Ngan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment, Viet Nam
11 Dato Seri Paduka Ar. Haji Marzuke Haji Mohsin, Deputy
Minister of Development, Brunei Darussalam
12 Kondo Tomohiro, Vice Minister for Global Affairs, Ministry of
the Environment, Japan

Plenary/

Voices for Solutions

In summary:> This session raisedcollective regional
voices for solutions to
the plastic pollution
and marine litterchallenges, andfeatured messages ofurgency, pledges,
announcements andcommitments fromvarious perspectives; ofnational governments,
the private sector, social
enterprises andcommunity groups,
youth -- focusing on
ways forward and
immediate collective
actions, taking on eachstakeholders’
responsibility and rolewith more urgency andeﬀort.

“

Throughout South-East Asia, there are countless initiatives andplans to avoid plastic becoming waste. In regards to marine
litter and less plastic wasted, we can see that building backbetter will certainly take wide-scale involvement. Multistakeholder action along the entire plastic value chain is crucial.
Top-down engagement for measurable circularity is vital for reallong-term economic sustainability. We must consider theinterests and roles of multiple stakeholders: governments,
business, researchers, consumers, international organizations,
all groups in society, leaving no one behind, and protecting the
livelihoods of all. We need to scale up our commitments toreally move the needle, by doing what we all can, by
collaborating and working together.
On behalf of MONRE, pledge to invest Viet Nam’s best
capacity in implementing the following: regional and national
partnerships in combatting marine plastic litter, research andinfo sharing on new technologies, environmental and economic
recovery during COVID-19, formation of the blue alliance
between authorities, enterprises and NGOs, global agreement
on marine plastic litter management.”

Nguyen Que Lam,
Deputy Director General, Vietnam Administration ofSeas and Islands (VASI)“As a manufacturing company, commitments to continue marine
plastic waste reduction by focusing on research anddevelopment of environmentally-friendly products. Will also
support the government and relevant organizations.”

Nguyen Le Thang Long,
Head of R&D Department, An Phat Holdings“

Plenary/

I pledge to continue driving Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s
ambitious goal of eliminating all single-use plastic from our
premises by the end of March 2021 and beyond, bycollaborating and providing leadership to colleagues, suppliers
and industry peers to establish responsible procurement as the
new normal. We will progress towards this goal by initially
focusing on eliminating 60 of the most commonly used singleuse items in our hotels, which are estimated to make up 95% of
the total single-use plastic items used at our hotels, andreplace with reusable or unprocessed plant-fiber based eco
alternatives where possible. Hygiene and high sanitary
standards can be maintained without single-use plastics.

Nguyen Le Thang Long,
Head of R&D Department, An Phat Holdings

“

WIEGO will continue to organize wastepickers across the world,
build partnerships with manufacturers (especially) and find away for EPR. The vision is for wastepickers in the entire global
south are organized and integrated into the waste
management system.“

Kabir Arora,
Women in Informal Employment Globalizing andOrganizing (WIEGO)/ Global Alliance of Wastepickers“

As an organisation, we don't use plastic very often, but I would
still like to make the pledge to completely eliminate
unnecessary plastics in 2021. I would also like to pledge ourongoing commitment to building projects, removing andpreventing ocean plastic pollution, as well as supporting andchampioning the communities we work with.”

Tom Peacock-Nazil,
Seven Clean Seas“

To further advance our pledge for #CleanSeas, CORA ishonoured to announce a grant partnership for USAID’s “CleanCities, Blue Ocean” Program. By working side by side with thegovernment of the Philippines, the private sector, schools, andlocal communities, CORA pledges to reduce plastic pollution at
the source, and divert recyclables from landfills towards circularinnovations and pathways forward, and that also greatly
empower women waste champions to serve as leaders inbuilding a more sustainable future for all.

Antoinette Taus,
Founder, Communities Organized for Resource
Allocation (CORA), Philippines

Plenary/“I, on behalf of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, pledge to:never stop learning and researching for advanced technologies
to combat marine plastic pollution; and constantly uphold thespirit of environmental protection for our motherland. We
pledge to bring our young and enthusiastic wisdom and talent
to contribute to making Vietnam a regional leading andpioneering country in marine plastic debris management inyear 2030!

Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh, Ho Chi Minh
Communist Youth Union, Ministry of Natural Resources
and Environment“

BBPB Bali will continue building the momentum through theeyes and perspectives of young people – workshops and online
campaigns. BBPB Bogor will continue collaborating with NGOS
and to maximize the time and opportunity to do online
outreach. BBPB Surabaya will be working with the government
to reduce the use of plastic bags. This generation can change
the world, and we encourage the youth to help us change theworld.

Melati Wijsen, Kevin Fernando, Amrita Wikara,
Bye bye Plastic Bags (Bali, Surabaya and Bogor), Indonesia

Plenary/

Managing COVID-19-related waste
OUTC O MES
A/ 01, 02

and identifying ongoing eﬀorts andmulti-stakeholder responses andsolutions, with a focus on reduction
and recycling:
01. Local, regional and international partnerships are key toefficient knowledge-sharing and the replication of goodpractices. Nevertheless, there is often an institutional
disconnect in countries to deal with different international
mechanisms and agreements. With issues like illegal transport orwaste crimes, critical information is often not available tostakeholders early enough to take effective action.> Address
this by reducing the complexity of the information with better
communication, include actionable next-steps.
> Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments will create theconditions for the global trade in plastic waste to become moretransparent.
> Policy frameworks are in place. Consider a global treaty
bringing industry, law enforcement, communities together.
02. We need enabling systems of governance andinfrastructure that ensure the demand and high-quality supplyof recyclates and prevent waste leakage by putting in place
simple, convenient and effective waste collection andmanagement systems, and removing regulatory barriers to theuse of recycled materials in packaging/products.
> Work with international organizations and NGOs to target
holistic waste management systems to address source
segregation, discharge, collection, transportation, treatment anddisposal.
> Establish a common legal institutional framework for theextended responsibility of plastic products producers.
> Develop a national system of standards and technicalregulations on plastics and microplastics.
> Enhance efforts for sustainable consumption and productionof plastic products with public education campaigns.
> Establish appropriate mechanisms to allow plastic
manufacturers to participate in environmental protection
activities.
> Incorporate marine plastic waste in national marine law withmeasures to separate and dispose of hazardous waste andincreases related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
> Establish a regional international research center to share
information, knowledge, experience, and technology.

03. While national marine litter action plans are in place orunder development, many local governments still lackthe capacity, frameworks and systems to implement them.

OUTC O MES
03, 04> Capacity building, technology transfer, and agreements to
support and enable this are crucial> Partnering with local universities and organizations to collectdata on the ground, build awareness/capacity and support
enforceable regulations is key. 4. With COVID-19 creating ‘newnorms’ of plastic consumption, use of single-use
plastics including personal protective equipment (PPE) is on asteep rise. COVID-19 has disrupted the food packaging, health,e-commerce, plastic packaging and plastic recycling sectors.

04. With COVID-19 creating ‘new norms’ of plastic
consumption, use of single-use plastics including personal
protective equipment (PPE) is on a steep rise. COVID-19 has
disrupted the food packaging, health, e-commerce, plastic
packaging and plastic recycling sectors.
> Many companies are already exploring ways to address
this. Clear regulations from government will level the playing
field and incentivize greater sector action.
> Presenting alternatives to single-use plastic that
benefits citizens are necessary to make bans and restrictions
implementable. Increasing awareness, education, citizen
engagement and ownership are important success factors.

OUTC O MES
05, 0605. Plastic protection without pollution. Consumers
responsible for sustainable plastic consumption, industries
should promote innovations and adaptation of smart plastic
waste management, and governments should create a
conducive environment.
> Scientific evidence shows that reusable models are capable ofproviding the same level of hygiene as single-use
plastics. Technology and solutions are available to meet hygiene
needs while reducing environmental impact.
> Propose plastic recycling legislation and regulation inSouth-East Asian countries.
> Continuously advocate applying recycling material where
possible, including for food packaging. These can be supported
by loop packaging systems, RFID-tagging for plastics.
> New business models of packaging (design for hygiene andsustainability) and mobile applications to track and monitor safe
disposal of packaging waste.

06. Information on packaging recyclability is often misleading,and often gives little or no information on how to separate andsort products. Shifting to more sustainable lifestyles must be
as simple and transparent as possible for consumers.
> Efforts to recycle plastic correctly can be successful if easy tounderstand, convenient and affordable. Make it easy forpeople to bring packaging to a place where it can be effectively
collected and recycled. Enable the role of informal waste
workers to collect and monetize waste resources through simple
systems and technology.
> Standardization of labelling and production standards in
ASEAN would create predictability and transparency, de-risking
investments in circular product design and simplifying waste
management.
> Efforts to engage consumers andincentivize behaviour change to reduce consumption of singleuse or hard-to-recycle products need to be easy to understandand speak to consumers’ interests and needs.

OUTC O MES
07, 0807. Cities need data for evidence-based planning related towaste generation, composition, volume of waste uncollected
and leaked into waterways, waste streams and spatial waste
distribution.
> Digital multi-stakeholder platforms that integrate high-quality
data from many sources to support digital interactions, identify
gaps and facilitate target setting available soon, allowing users
to map and visualize data and interact.
> Citizen science is becoming accessible through digitaltechnology, and an opportunity to ground-truth secondary data
analysis and involve people in the process. Challenges to data
quality and accessibility remain but can be addressed.
> We need business models that create data-based revenue
streams, including use of AI, digital platforms and innovative,
inexpensive, sustainable open-source technology to share data
and knowledge.
> Blockchain enables us to create digital infrastructurewith accountability, streamlined collaboration,and incentives for organizations to partner and tackle problems
as a group – without a ‘middleman’.
> Robust analytics inform effective investment decisions andenable more financing opportunities.
08. Plastic pollution creates physical risks, economic losses,
transition risks, and liability risks. Multilateral developmentbanks, private sector alliances, and the insurance industry havethe power to de-risk investments and shift assets toward a
circular economy.
> There’s no shortage of capital, but consistently, we’re hearing
about the need for enabling the environment for investments,and for getting companies to understand, disclose andcommunicate their risks.
> Governments can de-risk private finance by introducing clear
plans, communications, commitments, directions and clean
budget allocations to enable confidence for effective financing
pipelines and to leverage private sector investment.
> Financial incentives for smaller community-scale solutions
and models that can easily be replicated through grants andimpact investments are needed.

B: Transformation through footprint measurement, reporting,and disclosure, plastic neutrality and monetizing waste forcommunities and businesses:

OUTC O MES
B/Business representatives shared the societal concern over thedamage of plastic pollution to the environment and to people
and showcased a range of ways to solve theproblem. Innovative technology, enabling
regulations and economic incentives were highlighted as an
indispensable part of solution-creation.
1 > Plastic footprinting
2 > Plastic credits and neutrality
3 > Extended producer responsibility
4 > Use of alternative materials and designing for sustainability
5 > Harmonized regulations and standards
6 > Levelling the playing field for players in an industry with
global guidelines and models that work

C: Policies and incentives towards less plastic wasted through a
deeper understanding of market perceptions andconsumer behaviour.

OUTC O MESC/Solutions include placing more value on plastic itself andholding accountable businesses producing waste. To improve
the livelihoods of waste collectors, it is necessary to understandthe informal waste management sector, remove the societal
stigma of their work and waste in general and acknowledge
their labour as a public service. Solutions can also be foundthrough awareness raising and capacity building forgovernments and businesses, allowing waste collectors to form
unions and build markets to recycle plastic.
1 Demand that action be taken by governments. There isgenuine opportunity for waste reduction, segregation at source,waste collection, labelling, imposing littering fines andcharges.
2 There is a science-policy divide and one across different
bodies of policy. Scientists and policy makers need to ‘speak thesame language’. It is key to translate the data into tangible
findings that speak to policy questions and are easy to accessand understand by markets and consumers.
3 The most severe impacts of environmental degradation will
be felt by young people, future generations, anddisadvantaged groups. Governments and plastic producers/
industry are key duty bearers with the responsibility to protect
the rights of consumers and those most exposed and vulnerable
to plastic pollution and marine litter. Preventing plastic pollution
is a human rights issue and it is everyone’s business.
4 To leave no one behind, it is crucial that rural and remote/island locations have access to financing and solutions thatwork for and empower smaller communities.
5 We need a shift in mindset to recognize informal waste
management as a public service and develop integrated
solutions that promote respect and protect those mostvulnerable and exposed to (hazardous) waste.

COM MI T ME NT S

Viet Nam is investing in regional and national partnership in
combating marine plastic litter, research and information sharing
new technologies for marine environmental protection andcircular economy transition, formation of a blue alliance
between authorities, enterprises and NGOs and a global
agreement on marine plastic litter management. Viet Nam aims
to be a regional pioneer in marine plastic litter management.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will eliminate all single-use
plastic from its premises by the end of March 2021 and beyond,by collaborating and providing leadership to colleagues,
suppliers and industry peers to establish responsible
procurement as the new normal.
Unilever will collaborate with partners and stakeholders by 2025
to: a) use 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging,b) build from its current position as the first users of recycledplastic in Home & Personal Care categories, to create further
demand by using at least 25% PCR in its total portfolio, c) Proactively Pilot and share learnings for “Less Plastic” businessmodels, d) help collect and process more plastic than we sell
while contributing to higher value circular models.
Heng Hiap (HHI) pledges to recycle cumulatively 30,000 tons of
Ocean Bound Plastic by the year 2025. HHI will be partneringwith NGO, local community and stakeholders to clean up theocean plastic scrap as well as secure 225 spots to collect theocean plastic scrap every month.
SEA of Solutions in an annual partnership event on preventing
plastic pollution organized by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and
the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA)
under the SEA circular project, with support from theGovernment of Sweden.