How Thailand can apply economic instruments to accelerate plastic packaging circularity

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Noting Thailand’s struggle to cut marine plastic pollution, the brief considers the benefits and risk of six instruments including levies on virgin and single use plastics, tax incentives for recycling investment, and advanced recycling fees. It shows how a blended approach that includes short-term virgin plastic taxes, medium-term policy reforms, and knowledge sharing and capacity building could help Thailand balance its economic and environmental gains.