Precautionary Principle
What measures already exist to prevent ocean pollution, and how can they be reinforced?
Regulations
In 2018, Plastic Soup Foundation awarded Frans Timmermans (then EU commissioner), now vice-president of the European Commission, with the Political Plume 2018. Partly because of his efforts, the European Commission adopted a pioneering package of measures to combat plastic pollution that year: the Single Use Plastic Directive. We hope that many governments will follow suit!
Polluter Pays Principle
The polluter pays principle is that someone is financially responsible for the elimination of the pollution they cause.
Extended producer responsibility
The extended producer responsibility applies when it comes to plastic packaging and littering. However, little has been done so far.
Source of Plastic Pollution
Single-use plastic ban is one of the ways to tackle the source of plastic pollution, but is it enough? Learn more about ways to stop plastic at its source.
Sustainable Development
Learn more about the principle of sustainable development. and why plastic should be considered a planetary boundary as it is irreversible and everywhere.
