Portugal has been a pioneer in the taxation policies for non-biodegradable and non-biological plastics – closely following the French initiatives. However, Portugal can be even more active in defending the policies which, facing the challenges head-on, but also the opportunities brought by the evolution of science and technology, allow Portugal to take on a leadership role in the productive utilization of the resources at its disposal in this sector. If, in what concerns the emissions of plastic waste to the Oceans Portugal has a limited role (as a limited producer and user of plastics), on the other hand, it can and should play a leading role in the initiatives related to the retrieval of wastes and in their recycling for new applications. Active policies in this field may contribute to the valorization of fishermen’s income sources, better utilization of the available harbor areas and interconnection between sea industries and traditional industries.
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