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Welcome to our library, where you can find the full range of infographics, reports,  position papers and videos on plastic pollution by the Rethink Plastic alliance and its member organisations. Browse our latest publications!

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November 14, 2019

NGO’s position for an impactful restriction of microplastics

NGO position paper on ambitious microplastics policy under REACH.

November 8, 2019

Towards a non-toxic environment: NGO chemical policy asks of the European Commission

Health and environmental NGOs highlight actions that the new Commission needs to take in order to achieve the non-toxic environment, zero-pollution and clean circular economy goals.

November 6, 2019

Plastic Atlas: facts and figures about the world of synthetic polymers

The latest Heinrich Böll & Break Free From Plastic publication highlighting the full life cycle of plastic.

October 22, 2019

Guide for the implementation of the SUP and PRF directives tackling sea-based pollution

Implementation guide focused on measures which curb sea-based pollution, looking specifically at the SUP and PRF directives.

October 15, 2019

Reusable solutions: How governments can help stop single-use plastic pollution

Reusables report calls on national governments to scale up successes across Europe to move towards resusable solutions.

October 10, 2019

Guide for national decision makers to implement the single-use plastics directive

This guide outlines the key elements of the SUP Directive and makes some recommendations on how national decision makers can best implement its provisions on single-use plastic.

October 3, 2019

Comments on the registration of polymers

Position paper on the registration of polymers, signed by NGOs ahead of the November meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL).

August 30, 2019

Rethink Plastic alliance: reduce, redesign and manage responsibly

Let’s rethink plastic and break free from it!

May 21, 2019

Unfolding the single-use plastics directive

The EU single-use plastics directive is not just about banning straws! Zero Waste Europe presents an overview of the legislation, with recommendations for effective implementation at the national level.

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