USAID's Approach to Reducing 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, 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. Additionally, the brief discusses USAID's partnerships with the private sector, including Circulate Capital, and its Clean Cities, Blue Ocean program, which aims to combat ocean plastics pollution globally.