(University of Oregon School of Law, 2024-05-01) McMillen, Matthew
Plastic pollution is causing irreparable harm to marine wildlife and the environment. The alarming buildup of plastic pollution is also continuing to negatively affect humankind, and current international law is insufficient to solve this crisis. This Comment proceeds in four parts. Part I summarizes the harmful effects of plastic pollution and explains why this crisis must be solved. Part II analyzes the current shortcomings of international law in this area. Part III explains the theory of Extended Producer Responsibility and introduces Producer Responsibility Organizations. Lastly, Part IV explores how the United Nations should incorporate Producer Responsibility Organizations into its new treaty.
