USAID Two-Pager: Addressing Ocean Plastic Pollution

It highlights the severity of the problem, with eight million tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans every year, and the need for urgent action to address it. The brief outlines USAID's approach to reducing ocean plastics, which involves working with cities and local governments in key countries to improve waste management and plastic recycling. It also highlights specific examples of USAID's work in South and Southeast Asia, including partnerships with the private sector and local organizations to promote sustainable waste management practices.