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Chemicals in Plastics - A Technical Report
Summary
This technical report from the United Nations Environment Programme examines the chemicals used in plastic production and their implications for human health and the environment. It documents the wide range of additives, monomers, and processing aids found in plastics, many of which are hazardous. The report aims to support international negotiations on a global plastics treaty by providing a scientific foundation for addressing chemical-related aspects of plastic pollution.
This report aims to inform the global community about the chemical-related issues of plastic pollution and options to address them. It also aims to support the negotiation process to develop the instrument on plastic pollution based on United Nations Environment Assembly resolution 5/14. The report outlines a set of credible and publicly available scientific studies and initiatives focused on chemicals in plastics and the science-policy interface. However, the report is not exhaustive given the large and rapidly growing volume of global research on the topic, nor does it comprehensively review the environmental and occupational epidemiological literature. As the evidence base grows, future efforts will build on this report to further provide support and take actions to reduce the impacts of plastic pollution and the associated chemicals affecting individuals, communities, and ecosystems.