05 Jun 2018 --- A new report by the EU Environment into the state of global plastic pollution in 2018 has been released on World Environment Day. The report offers the first comprehensive international assessment of government action against plastic pollution. The analysis illustrates best practices and lessons learned from case studies on single-use bans, levies and other forms of government intervention. UN experts advise policymakers with a ten-step roadmap for combatting plastic pollution.