Plastic offsetting project in Indonesia suspended following community complaints -media

Published 13:19 on April 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:19 on April 26, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA, International, Other APAC, Voluntary

A plastic offsetting project backed by a food and drink multinational has been suspended on Verra’s plastic credit registry following complaints by the local community that the recycling facility was built illegally close to their land and without proper consultation, leading to withdrawal of involvement by the multinational.
A plastic offsetting project backed by a food and drink multinational has been suspended on Verra’s plastic credit registry following complaints by the local community that the recycling facility was built illegally close to their land and without proper consultation, leading to withdrawal of involvement by the multinational.


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