This category includes various tiers of governance responsible for policymaking, implementation, and oversight. It comprises:
These are entities formed through collaboration between multiple countries or states to address regional or international concerns. These include:
This category includes institutions and academic bodies that generate scientific knowledge and conduct studies related to marine, environmental, or plastic pollution issues. It includes:
This category encompasses learning institutions and youth-focused networks that promote environmental awareness and leadership. It includes:
Civil society includes non-state, nonprofit groups active in advocacy, service delivery, or community development. Subcategories include:
This sector represents the structured business actors in the plastic value chain, from production to retail. It includes:
These are organised and legally recognised entities involved in the collection, processing, and sorting of waste. Types include:
This category consists of non-formalised individuals or groups engaged in waste collection and recycling, often for income. It includes:
This category includes collaborative platforms and representative bodies that promote sector-wide coordination. It consists of:
This category includes organisations and groups that actively work to protect natural ecosystems and biodiversity, both on land and at sea. It encompasses:
This category refers to entities specializing in the manufacturing, filling and selling bottles containing products such as water, beverages, and cleaning agents for commercial distribution. Bottlers are typically part of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry and play a significant role in the packaging value chain. They may:
This category includes designated locations where waste is deposited, buried, or left in open land. These sights are typically government owned and operated. It consists of: