As stated by POD the to facilitate targeted and effective solutions, six country archetypes have been established, enabling the profiling of countries based on factors such as the amount of plastic waste the population produces, the import and export volumes of waste, and the country’s waste treatment capabilities. By considering these archetypes, POD can present recommendations tailored to each country’s unique circumstances. These recommendations aim to empower countries to improve their Overshoot Day and mitigate plastic pollution.
They include strategies such as reducing plastic consumption and usage, promoting circular economy models such as repair and reuse initiatives, implementing robust waste management policies like extended producer responsibilities (EPR), enhancing local waste management infrastructure, and ceasing the import of plastic waste from other countries. By adopting the measures relevant to their situation, countries can make significant progress in combatting plastic pollution.
