1. ABOUT THE DATASET -------------------- Title: Toolkit: Plastic pollution assessment methodologies suitability toolkit (PLAST) Creator(s): Kate Philp [1], Anjali Acharya [1], Tao Wang [1], Costas Velis [2], Joshua Cottom [2], Ed Cook [2], David Newby [3],Janak de Silva [4], Maeve Nightingale [4], Hien Bui hi Thu [4], Lynn Sorrentino [4], Joao Sousa [4], Joana Veiga [5], Bastien Van Veen [5] Organisation(s): 1. The World Bank, 2. University of Leeds, 3. David Newby Associates (DNA), 4. IUCN, 5. Deltares Rights-holder(s): Copyright by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433 Publication Year: 2023 Description: PLAST is a Microsoft Excel VBA tool designed to characterize and compare plastic pollution assessment methodologies to suggest the most suitable options based on a user's requirements. Cite as: World Bank. 2023. Plastic Pollution Assessment Methodologies Suitability Toolkit (PLAST). Washington DC. [Toolkit] https://doi.org/10.5518/1442 Contact: Dr Costas Velis (C.Velis@leeds.ac.uk) 2. TERMS OF USE --------------- This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for non-commercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org. 3. PROJECT AND FUNDING INFORMATION ---------------------------------- Title: Plastic pollution assessment methodologies suitability toolkit (PLAST) Dates: 2023 Funding organisation: PROBLUE Grant no.: Funding for development of the toolkit was provided by PROBLUE, an umbrella multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank that supports the sustainable and integrated development of marine and coastal resources in healthy oceans.