Lesson Summary
The lecture by Mathilde Taveau from Plastics Recyclers Europe focuses on the regulatory and legal aspects of plastics recycling, aiming to promote circularity in plastics through various initiatives:
- Efforts by the organization to improve recycling practices and standard harmonization
- Advocacy for regulatory changes to enhance sustainability
- History and impact of the plastics recycling industry
- Environmental benefits of recycling, such as CO2 reduction
- Compliance with international and EU regulations, including the Stockholm Convention and the POP Regulation
- Challenges and strategies involved in ensuring recycled plastics meet current legislative standards for a circular economy