Total microplastics generated and used | WBCSD

Total microplastics generated and used

Unit

: Metric tonnes (t)

Indicator

: Waste generation and disposal

Metric type

: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

ESRS E2-4 28b AR 20

CDP 10.1

GBF Target 7, Target 16

Target example
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Sector

Pharmaceutical

Value chain stage

Manufacturing End of Life

Metric assessment

Relevance: High

Feasibility: Low

Related actions

Reduce operational waste through improved material efficiency and reuse

Minimize waste from single-use packaging by redesigning products and systems to prioritize circularity

Design processes and products to minimize waste and maximize circularity