The Declaration Outlines Six Major Areas of Focus for Plastic Makers
Annotated by M. Mims
1.Contribute to solutions by working in public-private partnerships aimed at preventing marine debris.
2. Work with the scientific community and researchers to better understand and evaluate the scope, origins, and impact of and solutions to marine litter.
3. Promote comprehensive science-based policies and enforcement of existing laws to prevent marine litter.
4. Help spread knowledge regarding eco-efficient waste management systems and practices, particularly in communities and countries that border our oceans and watersheds.
5. Enhance opportunities to recover plastic products for recycling and energy recovery.
6. Steward the transport and distribution of plastic resin pellets and products from supplier to customer to prevent product loss and encourage our customers to do the same.3