الاقتصاد الدائري للمواد البلاستيكية في الاتحاد الأوروبي

Abstract EN

Plastic is an important and widespread material in modern society due to its affordability, light weight and durable features.

Plastic also contributes important benefits to society such as extending the shelf life of food through packaging.

However, the way plastics are produced, used and disposed of often fails to yield the economic benefits of a more "circular" approach and harm the environment.

This article aims to illustrate the interactions between the European Commission and all stakeholders in the plastic value chain on the implementation of measures to reach the ambitious goals pursued by European policy.

The study also shows how the European Commission has worked aggressively to regulate production and consumption patterns on plastic carrier bags and packaging (including food packaging) and thus facilitate the achievement of the specific objectives set forth.

Additional provisions relating to market restriction have also been introduced; Industrial stakeholders responded quickly by encouraging the creation of alliances, project joining and associations, as well as a more integrated plastic value chain.