Negotiations for the international, legally binding instrument on plastic pollution will reach a critical point next week.
Our latest contributions to the treaty process include the release of new studies and digital tools. You can use these to help navigate the economic, environmental, and social implications of different treaty options.
We’ll be in Ottawa during the treaty negotiations – why not connect with us there?
Plastic Treaty Futures
‘Plastic Treaty Futures’ is a free resource which comprehensively analyses four scenarios for the plastic treaty.
The aim is to support country negotiators in assessing the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the policies under discussion. It shows that only a scenario that combines a comprehensive, globally coordinated approach with action across the full plastic lifecycle can achieve a significant reduction in plastic pollution, whilst also offering important economic benefits across all regions.
You can explore the Briefing for Negotiators report now. Two free online tools to dive into insights at a regional level or develop custom scenarios will be made available in the coming days.
We will share key findings from Plastic Treaty Futures at in-person events at INC-4 on 23rd April from 1-3pm at the Westin Hotel Ottawa, and on 25th April from 1:30-2:30pm at Canada’s Plastic Action Zone.
For your INC-4 agenda
Circularity in Action: Solutions for Change | Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Confederation Ballroom, The Westin Ottawa
Project STOP – co-founded by Systemiq and Borealis to create effective circular waste management systems in high-need areas of Southeast Asia, will be part of this showcase of real-world solutions to help end plastic waste in the environment and drive the transition into plastic circularity
Demystifying Reuse - Ellen MacArthur Foundation, University of Portsmouth
7pm | Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa
This participatory, challenge-based event on reuse is based on Systemiq’s modelling for ‘Unlocking a Reuse Revolution’ and will also include a short presentation by Yoni Shiran and the Foundation’s Marta Longhurst on the study’s key findings.
Enabling Action: How data can advance plastic waste mitigation - Delterra, Systemiq, SAP, Earth Action
1-3pm | The Westin Hotel, Ottawa
This event, co-hosted by Systemiq with partners Delterra, SAP and Earth Action, will explore the power of data-driven strategies, corporate responsibility and international collaboration in advancing effective solutions to tackle plastic pollution. Register your interest here.
Insights for treaty negotiators from scenario modelling | OECD & Systemiq
1-3pm | The Westin Hotel, Ottawa
Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the potential environmental, economic, and social implications of the policies currently under discussion for the global plastics treaty. We will delve into the key issues for the agenda at INC-4 through a mix of presentations, a panel discussion with treaty negotiators and audience Q&A.
Towards the elimination of plastic pollution – Insights from policy scenario analysis | OECD, Systemiq, University of California
1:30-2:30pm | Plastic Action Zone, National Arts Center
This event will equip negotiators and other stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the potential environmental, economic, and social implications of the policies currently under discussion. Join us to learn about the latest analytical studies and modelling simulations and explore the key issues that negotiators and stakeholders will face during INC-4.
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Further resources and insights
A living income for the informal waste sector
Developed by the Fair Circularity Initiative and Systemiq, ‘A Living Income for the Informal Waste Sector’ presents a methodology for assessing the living income of informal waste pickers in the context of the global plastic treaty. The study outlines the concept of living income in the context of informal waste pickers, provides a practical methodology to evaluate waste pickers’ earnings versus a living income and offers insights from case studies in locations of Brazil, Ghana and India.
It also provides recommendations for the UN Plastics Treaty, local policy makers and companies to tackle the issues of a living income and enable a just transition.
Introducing Packaging IQ 2.0
A new platform coming in 2024, Packaging IQ 2.0 will provide data-driven insights to optimise your portfolio’s packaging sustainability at scale.
Developed by Delterra and Systemiq, with support from the Walmart Foundation, Packaging IQ 2.0 is the next evolution of Plastic IQ. The platform aims to solve problems associated with packaging decisions by providing a single source of truth and decision-making framework via a built-in analytics dashboard for analysis across markets and brands.
