Information Document for the preparation of guidelines to tackle SUP items in the Mediterranean.

Author : UNEP, MAP, RAC
Publication year : 2021
Languages : EN FR
Geographical areas : Mediterranean
Keywords : Advocacy & Regulation, Data collection and harmonization, Materials alternatives / change of model, Plastic leakages, Raising awareness, Sea users, Single-Use Plastic, Toolkit and technical sheets, Tourism, Waste management
Abstract

The research and analysis presented in this report focuses on key SUPs in four Mediterranean countries, namely: beverage bottles, including caps and lids; food containers (bowls, clamshells, trays); straws and cigarette filters in Egypt, Morocco, Montenegro and Greece. It provides policy measures, but also the impacts of these measures and recommandations.