How plastic credits could tackle the social impacts of climate change

Mar 29, 2023

Plastic credits can incentivize plastic waste collection but they must address risks and impacts to informal workers. Image: Yunus Environment Hub

Christina Jaeger

Managing Director, Yunus Environment Hub

Julie Chrysler

Social Business Strategist, Yunus Environment Hub

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Hierarchy of plastic footprint and leakage mitigation activities. plastic credits

Hierarchy of plastic footprint and leakage mitigation activities. As plastic credits do not prevent future waste, they should only be considered after a company’s core efforts have been maximized. Image: Yunus Environment Hub

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