Plastics are widely used across modern infrastructure and manufacturing, supporting sectors such as healthcare, food systems, water delivery, transportation, and housing. These materials often provide environmental and performance benefits compared with alternatives, including lower emissions in many applications and reduced material use.
At the same time, addressing plastic waste and preventing materials from entering the environment remains an important global challenge. Effective policy solutions focus on improving waste management, strengthening recycling systems, and supporting a circular economy where materials are reused and recycled instead of discarded.
