Problematic and unnecessary plastic items are defined by The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment which proposes the following criteria for the identification of problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging or plastic packaging components: - It is not reusable, recyclable or compostable (as per Global Commitment definitions). - It contains, or its manufacturing requires, hazardous chemicals52 that pose a significant risk to human health or the environment (applying the precautionary principle). - It can be avoided (or replaced by a reuse model) while maintaining utility. - It hinders or disrupts the recyclability or compostability of other items. - It has a high likelihood of becoming litter or ending up in the natural environment. Based on Ellen MacArthur Foundation, New Plastics Economy Global Commitment – Commitments, Vision and Definitions (2020), available at https://emf.thirdlight.com/link/pq2algvgnv1n-uitck8/@/preview/1?o. Taken from heading from Part II of the Zero draft text of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment