Guidelines to phase out SUP bags in the Mediterranean adopted by the Barcelona Convention

Author : UNEP, RAC
Publication year : 2019
Languages : EN
Geographical areas : Mediterranean
Keywords : Advocacy & Regulation, Materials alternatives / change of model, Raising awareness, Single-Use Plastic, Waste management
Abstract

This Guideline exposes multiple options for phasing out the use and production of single-use plastic bags such as voluntary agreements, regulatory economic instruments (tax), regulatory instruments (bans) and some comparision of policy options, as wall as a step-by-step approach roadmap. It also provides master templates for these agreements and regulatory instruments.