1、IAuthor:Chenyang Li,Chunhua Li,Ping Deng,Yihui ChenOther Contributors:Interns Danqing Wang and Yuqing YouTranslation:Siyu LiuDesign:DancylauDesignSpecial Thanks to Juanjuan Chen,Haimei Jin,Xicheng Li,Kristen McDonald,Sunan Shen,Yi Shi,Xinyi Wang,Luyun Wei,Lan Yi,Nana Zhao and Jingning Zhang(in alpha

2、betical order by surname),for their contributions in reviewing and finalizing the report.DISCLAIMER-This report is published by Pacific Environment Chongqing.The information provided in the report is for reference only.-This report does not serve as the basis or evidence for Pacific Environment to a

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4、ail:PEchongqingpacificenvironment.orgWeChat official account:PEChongqingII IIThe international community recognizes the urgent need to address plastic pollution due to its severe impacts on the environment,human health and the climate.Plastic feedstock extraction,production,manufacturing,recycling a

5、nd leakage into the environment contribute significantly to these issues.In recent years,many countries have implemented plastic reduction plans and bans,but challenges remain in their implementation.China also has enacted a series of policies and regulations to combat plastic pollution,which have h

6、elped chart a course forward.To overcome the challenges in implementing plastic reduction,it is critical to analyze plastic pollution impacts and solution pathways in key consumer sectors and industries(aka,a“sectoral approach”).In this report,we review plastic impact and reduction pathways in the n