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Reflecting on hypertrophic plastic waste: concerns and levers
Summary
This commentary critically reviews the state of plastic waste management, arguing for better integration across the entire plastics supply chain — from production through consumption to recycling — and stronger government policy coherence. It also discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic affected plastic use patterns and existing regulatory frameworks.
This paper intends to critically review the concerns and levers of the plastics management sector. Here we emphasise the need for seamless integration between all stages (production, consumption and recycling) of the plastics supply chain and the fundamental role played by the state as a promoter of coherent policies for sustainable development. The connection between pandemia and the current regulatory framework is thoroughly discussed.