USAID Brief: Stopping Ocean Plastic Pollution

It highlights the severity of the problem, with eight million tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans annually, and the need for a collaborative approach to address it. The brief outlines USAID's strategy to reduce ocean plastics, which involves working with cities and local governments in key countries, promoting locally-led solutions, and engaging the private sector. It also provides examples of USAID's work in South and Southeast Asia, including projects in Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, aimed at improving waste management and recycling systems. Additionally, the brief discusses USAID's partnerships with the private sector, including Circulate Capital, and its plans for a new global Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program to combat ocean plastics.