BGD-TCCF Plastics Circularity

About this project

Plastics have become an integral part of daily life, used for items such as straws, shopping bags, electronics, and construction materials. The prevailing linear model of take, make, use, and dispose results in significant plastic waste accumulation, with forecasts suggesting 12 billion tons of plastic will be in landfills and the environment by 2050. Globally, the environmental, climate, and health impacts of plastics are nearing US$139 billion annually, adversely affecting freshwater systems, marine resources, terrestrial biodiversity, and public health. Adopting a circular economy would mitigate plastic production, use, and disposal.Urbanization and development have escalated plastic consumption and waste, often leading to clogging of rivers and water bodies. Plastics break down into harmful microplastics, posing risks to both humans and ecosystems. In Bangladesh, annual per capita plastic consumption in urban areas has significantly increased, with single-use plastic bags and multilayer plastics being major contributors to landfill waste. Addressing the challenges associated with plastics requires a life-cycle approach, including bans, recycling, and alternative materials. Nonetheless, without a comprehensive, multistakeholder plan grounded in circular economy principles, effectively tackling plastic issues remains challenging. Greater industry involvement, inter-ministry coordination, and attention to the informal sectors role are essential for creating a sustainable ac…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Countries

Bangladesh

Sectors

Environmental policy and administrative managementEnvironmental education/training

Funded by

The Coca-Cola Foundation

Implemented by

UNDP

Accountable

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-PROJECT-01003421.

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