publisher:10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101303
Unpacking plastic credits: Challenges to effective and just global plastics governance
Moon, Sangcheol, Tangri, Neil, Bonisoli-Alquati, Andrea, Ralston, Rob, Bergmann, Melanie 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5212-9808, Syberg, Kristian, Olsen, Tara, Wang, Mengjiao, Castillo, Arturo Castillo, Colombini, Gabin and Alegado, Joseph Edward B
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5212-9808, Syberg, Kristian, Olsen, Tara, Wang, Mengjiao, Castillo, Arturo Castillo, Colombini, Gabin and Alegado, Joseph Edward B
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Melanie.Bergmann [ at ] awi.de
Abstract
Plastic credits are marketed as an innovative solution to plastic pollution, yet they mirror the well-documented shortcomings of carbon credits and overlook the unique material complexities of plastics. Effective plastics governance must avoid fragmented, loophole-prone, and inequitable approaches to plastic pollution.
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Moon, Sangcheol, Tangri, Neil, Bonisoli-Alquati, Andrea, Ralston, Rob, Bergmann, Melanie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5212-9808, Syberg, Kristian, Olsen, Tara, Wang, Mengjiao, Castillo, Arturo Castillo, Colombini, Gabin and Alegado, Joseph Edward B
;
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5212-9808, Syberg, Kristian, Olsen, Tara, Wang, Mengjiao, Castillo, Arturo Castillo, Colombini, Gabin and Alegado, Joseph Edward B
;
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Helmholtz Research Programs > CHANGING EARTH (2021-2027) > PT6:Marine and Polar Life: Sustaining Biodiversity, Biotic Interactions, Biogeochemical Functions > ST6.4: Use and misuse of the ocean: Consequences for marine ecosystems
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Helmholtz Programs > Helmholtz Research Programs > CHANGING EARTH (2021-2027) > PT5:Dynamics of the Terrestrial Environment and Freshwater Resources under Global and Climate Change
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10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101303
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Moon, S.
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Tangri, N.
,
Bonisoli-Alquati, A.
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Ralston, R.
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Bergmann, M.
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Syberg, K.
,
Olsen, T.
,
Wang, M.
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Castillo, A. C.
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Colombini, G.
and
Alegado, J. E. B.
(2025):
Unpacking plastic credits: Challenges to effective and just global plastics governance
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One Earth,
8
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p. 101303
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doi: 10.1016/j.oneear.2025.101303
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