SCP/RAC supports five Mediterranean countries in curbing single-use plastic waste
- SCP/RAC provided technical assistance to the governments of Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon on phasing out single-use plastic bags, and to Morocco and Algeria in implementing extended producer responsibility to plastic packaging.
- Four national events were held to explain and enrich the results, as well as gaining engagement for the next steps of implementation.
- This work allowed countries to fulfil their obligations in the implementation of the Barcelona Convention Regional Plan on Marine Litter Management in the Mediterranean.
- The activities are framed within the Marine Litter Med project, funded by the EU.
SCP/RAC has worked over the last 3 years in providing support to non-EU countries in implementing measures against marine litter, particularly addressing single-use plastic bags and food and beverage packaging through extended producer responsibility (EPR). Through a consultation phase, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and Algeria expressed willingness to receive support from SCP/RAC.