Methodology for the Use of Alternative Materials that Displace the Production of Plastics

This methodology is globally applicable to project activities that include the manufacture and sale of plastic substitutes that displace those made by conventional, petroleum-based plastics. These substitutes are made entirely or partially from alternative materials, such as calcium carbonate or seaweed, which require less fossil fuel to produce compared to conventional plastics. Alternative materials may be blended with conventional plastic polymers to produce a substitute that has the same uses and quality as conventional plastic. Alternative materials may also be used to make products that completely displace the use of conventional plastics.

Verra hosted a public consultation from August 27, 2021, to September 26, 2021. The draft methodology underwent a VVB assessment between September 2021 and March 2024. The assessment report (PDF) issued by the VVB does not indicate approval of the methodology, and Verra finds that the VVB assessed the methodology following VCS Program rules and requirements. In June 2024, Verra rejected the draft methodology, as per Section 3.6.3 of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.4 (PDF).