Creation of the ZERO PLASTIC 2030 LAB (knowledge gathering, establishing contacts and partnerships, invite sponsors) and constituting diverse, small teams (from different areas and sectors) that lead, innovate, succeed and influence

First workshop: Map the actual situation plastic waste in the country, define the key players, indicators and define what % ends up in the ocean.

Second workshop: an iterative process/ framework of “what is” and “what should be” questions.

Third workshop: Develop initiatives that create systematic change. Example:

Government

• Lobby for imposing taxes on plastic.
• Lobby for the subscription to Ocean Plastics Charter.

Municipalities/ Local communities

• Strengthen existing recycle initiatives.
• Strengthen or start clean up initiatives.

Companies

• Identify Top 10 companies with biggest Plastic Foot Print.
• Establish commitments with these companies.
• Follow up on commitments.
  
  

Individuals

• Start the ZERO PLASTIC movement though social media.
• To become part of the movement, individuals have to commit to 6 principles.

Implement or support the implementation of the initiatives that are successful and measure the outcome. Small implementation groups at each level.

Fifth workshop: Upscaling the successful initiatives. Apply 3 rules:
1. Make what works stronger.
2. Let go of what doesn´t work.
3. Discover what we don´t have.

Organize or collaborate with the organization of a ZERO PLASTIC WORKSHOP at the Blue Economy Conference