Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation

Name: Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation | Law, Policy and the Environment
Brand: Edward Elgar Publishing
Price: 323.86 EUR
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Law, Policy and the Environment

Elizabeth A. Kirk Naporn Popattanachai Richard A. Barnes Eva R. van der Marel(Editor)

Edward Elgar Publishing

Published on 13. December 2024

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Hardback

452 pages

978-1-80220-151-2 (ISBN)

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This insightful Research Handbook addresses whether international, national and regional laws are able to address the challenges plastics pose. Expert contributors demonstrate that many laws on this topic are fragmented, and advocate for the development of systemic approaches which engage a broad range of actors to ensure effective regulation moving forward.

Bringing together leading academics and practitioners, the Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation addresses key topics such as the interference of plastics in the human right to health and wellbeing, food security, biodiversity, ocean pollution, trade, and the use of petroleum. It proposes potential routes for the development of future plastics regulation through earth systems law, the circular economy, and intellectual property and life-cycle based approaches to product design. Fundamentally, the Research Handbook emphasises the crucial need for societal and equitable justice with regards to plastics use and the reform of regulatory practices.

Providing legal insight on a pressing global topic, this Research Handbook is invaluable for law students and academics specialising in human rights, intellectual property, law of the sea/ocean governance and environmental law at a national, international or global level. It will also be beneficial to policymakers working in environmental regulation and governance.

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'The Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation offers a holistic perspective on the timely topic of plastics regulation and thereby closes a gap in legal scholarship.' -- Eva Julia Lohse, LEAD Journal: Law, Environment and Development Journal 'The Research Handbook on Plastics Regulation: Law, Policy and the Environment addresses an important topic. The collected studies provide a comprehensive overview of some of the most pressing issues related to plastics regulation. The Research Handbook is well worth reading and serves as a useful reference for officials, policy-makers, and individuals involved in the regulation of plastics.' -- Peng Xu and Yuncheng Deng, Chinese Journal of International Law 'Edward Elgar Publishing, renowned for its expertise in economics, law, political science, environmental studies, and innovation, once again delivers an essential reference with this book. A true "legal codex" and "academic and regulatory benchmark" on plastic governance, this volume meticulously examines global legislative frameworks, highlighting both the limitations of current approaches and the opportunities for more effective regulation. Through a comparative and systemic analysis, it underscores the urgent need for coordinated and proactive action, offering concrete pathways towards more coherent and sustainable plastic governance.' -- Nadia Boutaleb, Natural Built Social Environment Health 'There has never been a more important time to understand how law can contribute to tackling the growing problem of plastic pollution. This Research Handbook puts a spotlight on the legal tools available for this task, offering valuable insights into how legal frameworks should evolve to meet the challenges we face.' -- James Harrison, Edinburgh Law School, UK

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