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Description
Programme outcome the project contributes to: "Increased application of circular economy principles in targeted sectors"
The project aims to provide the basis for the policy and regulatory framework for management of plastic packaging including a deposit-refund system in Portugal. The project is in line with the more wide-reaching recycling goals put in place by the updated Waste Framework Directive and also the proposal of the EU Single Use Plastics Directive, preventing plastics to end up as marine plastic litter. Furthermore, the project will contribute towards the overall objectives of the EEA Grants on reducing economic and social disparities in Europe and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation with donor states, since it may enhance the creation of sustainable businesses and jobs based on circular economy principles and the results can potentially feed into further processes in the EU or act as pilots for further initiatives.
The project will be implemented in three phases:
1. Deepening of knowledge through experience-sharing, including study visits between Portugal and Norway with the latter providing advice on setting-up a deposit-return system;
2. Evaluation of the current management models of packaging waste and consider new instruments, involving an assessment study/cost-benefit analysis; and
3. Definition of the legal framework aiming at the target of developing Applicants Guide governing the deposit-refund system for plastic bottles in Portugal
Summary of project results
Development of a model for regulation of the deposit system (also named deposit return or deposit refund systems) for plastic, glass, ferrous metals and aluminum beverage packaging, with three areas of intervention:
1) Deepen knowledge, including study visits between Portugal and Norway with the latter providing advice on setting-up a deposit system;
2) Evaluate the current waste management models of packaging waste and consider new instruments, involving an assessment study/cost-benefit analysis;
3) Definition of the legal framework for the management of beverage packaging including a deposit system for plastic, glass, ferrous metals and aluminum packaging.
More information in: https://sdr.apambiente.pt/sites/default/files/2021-10/pdp1_regulamentacao_do_sistema_de_deposito_de_embalagens_bebidas_em_plastico_vidro_metais_ferrosos_aluminio_apresentacao.pdf