Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/studies/pdf/plastics.pdf
The consultation gathers views on the environmental, social and economic impacts that might result from measures to improve the biodegradability requirements of packaging products, including the visibility of biodegradable packaging to consumers.
Background:
The longevity of plastic bags means that there are now some 250 billion plastic particles with a combined weight of 500 tonnes floating in the Mediterranean Sea alone. These particles can cause suffocation in sea creatures that ingest them accidentally or mistake them for food. Plastics break into tiny particles, and have a high potential for contaminating soil and waterways as they may contain additives such as persistent organic pollutants.
Further information:
The consultation can be filled in at: http://ec.europa.eu/yourvoice/consultations/index_en.htm More details about Directive 94/62/EC on packaging or packaging waste: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/packaging/index_en.htm