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International organisations and initiatives
EU Commission
Closing the loop - An EU action plan for the circular economyThe creation of a more circular economy, which aims to preserve the value of products, substances and resources within the economy for as long as possible and produce as little waste as possible, is an essential contribution to the EU's efforts to achieve sustainable development , Low-carbon, resource-efficient and competitive economy. The transition to such a circular economy offers the opportunity to change our economy and create new, lasting competitive advantages for Europe.

Currently one is running Consultation of the European Commissionto seek the views of stakeholders and citizens on the policy alternatives to reducing microplastic inputs to the marine environment.On 16.01.2018 the European Commission's new plastic strategy submitted. This aims to reduce plastic waste by increasing the recycling and reuse. The EU Plastics Strategy is based on a more cycle-oriented economic model.


G7 Action Plan

In view of the global challenge to marine ecosystems posed by littering and in recognition of the need for a global movement to combat marine pollution by waste, the G7 countries agreed on an action plan at their 2015 summit meeting in Elmau under the German Presidency. It addresses sources on land and at sea, the question of the removal of waste from the sea, and research and public relations work. Under the Italian G7 presidency, the work process was further deepened and formalised in the Bologna Declaration of the G7 Environment Ministers in June 2017. f

G20 Action Plan
Under the German G20 Presidency, these measures were extended to the G20 in 2017 and further developed by the G20 Action Plan.

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