Municipal Waste Recycling Program Executive Summary: Behavior Change to Address Ocean Plastic Pollution

The program aims to address ocean plastic pollution by changing human behaviors related to solid waste management. The report explores the efforts of two projects, implemented by local organizations, to create behavior change in the two cities, with a focus on reducing plastic use, increasing waste separation, and increasing recycling. The summary highlights key findings, including the importance of effective solid waste management infrastructure, regulatory measures, and collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups in achieving behavior change goals. It also identifies program and policy implications for future efforts to address plastic pollution through behavior change.