Ocean Plastic Treaty Coalition

Presented By Kenny Gray

This Movement Is Currently
In The Fundraising Stage.

The Plastic Tide: A Planetary Emergency

Our oceans face an unprecedented plastic pollution crisis:

• 11 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans annually
• Microplastics detected from the deepest trenches to the Arctic ice
• 100,000+ marine mammals and sea turtles die yearly from entanglement
• Plastic production expected to quadruple by 2050 without intervention
• Only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled

Despite growing awareness, international governance remains fragmented and inadequate.

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The Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

Our campaign advocates for a comprehensive agreement with five essential elements:

Element 1: Production Controls & Design Standards

• Global reduction targets for virgin plastic production
• Phase-out timeline for problematic polymers and additives
• Harmonized definitions and reporting methodologies

Element 2: Waste Management Standards & Support

• Best practice guidelines for collection and processing
• Incentive systems for increased recycling rates
• Special provisions for small island developing states

Element 3: Trade Restrictions & Transparency

• Controls on plastic waste shipments between countries
• Full transparency in material flows and composition
• Elimination of environmentally harmful subsidies

Element 4: Cleanup & Legacy Pollution

• Technology transfer for pollution monitoring
• Coordinated response to major plastic pollution events
• Research cooperation on ecological impacts and remediation

Element 5: Compliance & Implementation Mechanisms

• Legally binding commitments with verification procedures
• Financial mechanisms supporting implementation
• Dispute resolution procedures with enforcement options

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Our Advocacy Approach

Our campaign brings together environmental organizations, progressive businesses, scientific experts, and diplomatic specialists to:

• Engage with the UN Environment Assembly process
• Develop model treaty language and implementation frameworks
• Mobilize public support for strong treaty provisions

Priority Engagement Targets

• Major plastic-producing nations (US, China, EU, etc.)
• Highly impacted coastal and island states
• Marine conservation and fisheries interests

“Plastic pollution doesn’t respect national boundaries—addressing it requires coordinated global action through a treaty that addresses the full lifecycle of plastics, from production to waste management to environmental remediation.”

Your support will help create a binding international framework to turn the tide on ocean plastic pollution before it’s too late for marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.