The excess of plastic waste floating over the Oceans has become a highlight topic on the media. Coincidentally, recent footage of a plastic waste wave in Haiti has opened TV news around the world. Over the last decade, European Institutions have promoted studies and debate about the future of plastics utilization in Europe. They have been centred on regulating the use of plastics in packaging materials – following a policy of taxation – and in attempts to limit the production of non-biodegradable plastics. Regarding production limitations, political debate within the EU has shown a clear split between those who believe that efforts should be concentrated on the recycling policy for existing plastics, and those who understand that, in addition, the use of biological raw materials and the production of biodegradable plastics should be encouraged.
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