Webinar: Friday 21st May 2021, starting at 15:00 hours CET (14:00 hours Ireland and UK)
Introduction
Public awareness and concern over
plastics pollution, especially in open environments such as oceans, rivers and
land, are at an all-time high. At the
same time, the public is often uncertain and confused about what to do with
plastic items after use. The increasing
availability of products made from biodegradable plastics is likely to add to
the confusion.
The EU aims to transform the way
plastics and plastics products are designed, used and recycled. There are
actions planned on several fronts – improving plastic recycling, curbing waste
and littering, encouraging innovation and promoting global action. However, for these plans to work, we need effective
waste management infrastructures, coupled with strong engagement and
cooperation with the public and society in general.
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