Negotiations have been ongoing over a global treaty to end plastic pollution, including tackling global bans and the phaseout of certain plastic products, including single-use plastics or SUPs. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines believes that a regulation of this scale could have significant implications for the Philippines, hence the implementation should be holistic and inclusive and must prioritize the well-being of people and the planet. A ban means outright prohibition on the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale, and purchase of products, while a phaseout means gradual elimination or reduction within a given timeframe.

Guirjen, J. (2024, August 15). Ban or phaseout to eliminate plastic pollution [Commentary]. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A9.