In 2023, ERIA's Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) launched a project to explore how behavioral insights can help reduce single-use plastic in ASEAN cities and communities. The project focused on creating practical knowledge and developing a toolkit for local governments, businesses, and schools. This infographic highlights the results and key learnings from the pilot project implementation.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an emerging topic of discussion related to plastic pollution issues and policy in the ASEAN+3 region. Increasingly, there is a need for reliable information and reference points regarding the application and impacts of EPR concerning plastic waste. The EPR section of this website, developed under the 3RproMar Knowledge Partnership, covers information related to the development and implementation of EPR initiatives, including existing legal frameworks in ASEAN+3 Member States, practices in both ASEAN+3 and the global scene, as well as challenges and the opportunities available to ASEAN+3 countries when preparing to implement or improve their approach. Take a look at the infographic below for a summary of the latest updates on EPR in ASEAN+3.

Numerous enterprises across the ASEAN +3 region have proactively contributed to reducing plastic pollution. Engaging with companies from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam via our Private Sector Platform webinar series, we gained insights into the essential support needed by the private sector to foster their innovative endeavors in reducing plastic waste.