Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and SPAMI (Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance) are the guardians of the internationally recognized Mediterranean biodiversity and they are not spared when it comes to plastic-related issues. Protecting them from plastic pollution is an additional challenge for their managers. This requires knowledge, tools, support and resources, which they often lack.
ARC-SCP/RAC as lead partner of the EU-funded STAND Up! project is glad to invite you to the web conference on how to grow your circular business in the Textile and Fashion Industry in the Mediterranean, that will take place on Thursday 4th March 2021 at 4pm – 5pm (CET).
The overall recommendations to consider for the policy guidelines, cover: improving waste collection/ separation – particularly along coastal areas and waterways; the use of bans and levies of SUP product to maximize effect; ensuring implementation of DRS for beverage containers to support increased recycling rates, r
The first webinar on the problematic of single-use plastics was successfully delivered on