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Why the “New Plastics Economy” must be a circular economy
OpenEdition (OpenEdition)
2019
16 citations
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Score: 30
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Daniel Calleja
Summary
This commentary argues that the 'New Plastics Economy' framework promoted by industry must incorporate genuine circular economy principles — reducing plastic production and ensuring materials are actually recovered and reused — rather than simply shifting responsibility downstream.
From 1993 to 2004, Mr. Calleja worked in the cabinets of several Commissioners, including the President of the European Commission, advising on Transport and Competition matters, State Aids