plastic credits

Plastic credits are a mechanism that encourages companies to reduce plastic pollution. Organizations that produce or use plastic can buy these credits as proof they've supported efforts to remove or prevent a certain amount of plastic from entering the environment—such as funding recycling projects, cleanup initiatives, or innovations in sustainable packaging. Essentially, plastic credits act like "offsets," allowing companies to demonstrate their environmental responsibility and work towards reducing their plastic footprint without necessarily having to handle all the waste themselves. This system promotes accountability and incentivizes efforts to protect ecosystems from plastic pollution.