EU Takes Step Towards Ending, Export of Plastic Waste , to Poor Countries.
On November 17, the European Union reached
a breakthrough in efforts to stop shipping
tons of plastic trash to poorer nations.
According to a tentative new agreement,
27 EU nations agreed to stop sending plastic waste
outside the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development club of wealthy nations.
'The Independent' reports that the agreement still
needs formal approval by both the council that
represents EU member states and the EU Parliament.
Only about a third of
the plastic waste produced
in Europe is recycled. .
Half of the plastics collected by
recycling programs are exported
to non-EU countries to be treated. .
The EU will finally assume
responsibility for its plastic
waste by banning its export
to non-OECD countries, Pernille Weiss, EU Parliament rapporteur, via 'The Guardian'.
Once again, we follow our vision
that waste is a resource when it is
properly managed, but should not
in any case be causing harm to
the environment or human health, Pernille Weiss, EU Parliament rapporteur, via 'The Guardian'.
Once again, we follow our vision
that waste is a resource when it is
properly managed, but should not
in any case be causing harm to
the environment or human health, Pernille Weiss, EU Parliament rapporteur, via 'The Guardian'.
The agreement also calls for plastic waste exports to be held to , "stricter conditions, including an obligation to
apply the prior written notification and consent
procedure, and closer compliance monitoring.”.
'The Guardian' reports that the agreement was
reached at United nations-led negotiations
aimed at reducing plastics pollution in Kenya.
'The Guardian' reports that the agreement was
reached at United nations-led negotiations
aimed at reducing plastics pollution in Kenya.
EU data suggests that global production of plastics
has increased from 1.4 million tons back in 1950
to approximately 359 million tons annually in 2018