Moving policy and regulation forward for single-use plastic alternatives

Single-use plastics are often used once or cannot be reused for extended periods.They are widely consumed with the rapid development of social economy.The waste generated by single-use plastics threatens ecosystem health by entering the environment and ultimately restricts sustainable human development.The innovation of sustainable and environmentally friendly single-use plastic alternative materials and the joint participation of governments,enterprises and the public are promising technologies and management approaches that can solve the problem of single-use plastics wastes.The development of single-use plastic alternative products can be promoted fundamentally only by improving relevant legislation and standards,providing differentiated industrial policies,encouraging scientific and technological innovation and expanding public participation.