Plastic Ban Challenges

The book adopts a holistic approach, integrating legal, political, and environmental viewpoints. It begins by analyzing the legal frameworks of plastic bans across different regions, examining common elements such as targeted plastics and penalties for non-compliance. It then explores the political economy of industry resistance, including lobbying efforts and alternative material development. Finally, it evaluates the environmental impact using empirical data to assess whether bans truly reduce pollution or merely displace it.

This book is valuable for policymakers, environmental advocates, and industry leaders because it provides a rigorous, evidence-based assessment of plastic bans. By connecting environmental science, political science, and economics, Plastic Ban Challenges contributes to a more informed debate on environmental policy and the multifaceted nature of environmental regulation.