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Issues of Implementation of Priority Strategic Initiatives in Laws on Waste
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This study examines legal barriers to implementing circular economy principles in Russian waste legislation, identifying regulatory gaps related to preventing microplastic spread during waste handling and proposing reforms to improve environmental protection frameworks.
This article examines the main directions of state environmental policy in terms of the transition to a circular economy and identifies legal barriers that impede this state goal. The author of the article analyzes existing gaps in legal regulation related to preventing the spread of microplastics in the environment when handling waste, and also formulates proposals for improving legislation in this area.
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