What Is The Single Use Plastics Directive EU?
The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) is a European Union (EU) directive that aims to reduce the environmental impact of certain single-use plastic products. The Directive applies to these products only when they are placed on the EU market, regardless of where they are produced.
What is the definition of a Single Use Plastic according to the Directive?
The Directive defines single-use plastics as products that are made of plastic and are intended to be used only once or for a short period of time before disposed of. This includes plastic cutlery, straws, stirrers, balloon sticks, and cotton buds with plastic stems.
What provisions in the Directive encourage development of alternatives to SUP?
Member States shall:
-Take measures to promote the availability of alternatives to single-use plastic products, taking into account the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
-Encourage the use of alternatives to single-use plastic products in public procurement.
-Encourage the development and use of biodegradable and compostable plastic products as alternatives to single-use plastic products.
Producers of single-use plastic products shall:
-take measures to promote the use of alternatives, such as through the use of eco-design and voluntary agreements.
Overall, the goal of these provisions is to create incentives for the development and use of more environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastic products.
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