The eu is taking action on plastics to tackle plastic pollution and marine litter, and to accelerate the transition to a circular plastics economy. In its global plastics outlook from 2022, the oecd. New research reveals ways to improve plastics.
The commission is participating in crucial negotiations on a global plastics treaty in geneva to address our growing plastic problem. For the eu, the new treaty must address the adverse impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and human health. Read about eu rules on transporting plastic waste within and beyond eu borders.