Reduction of plastic waste in the marine environment through Plastic bags ban measures.
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Description
Since June 1st 2016, the distribution (free of charge or for a fee) of single-use plastic bags, of a thickness of less than 50 microns and a volume of less than 25 liters and of oxo-fragmentable plastic bags is prohibited.
On January 1st 2017, all other disposable bags intended for goods packaging at a retailer, which are not compostable and not composed of more than 30% bio-based materials were also banned. This proportion will gradually increase up to 60% by 2025.
From January 1st 2020, all disposable plastic kitchen utensils will be banned.
The objectives are to significantly reduce the mass of plastic waste with the following positive consequences:
Reducing oceans and seas pollution caused by the dissemination of plastic particles resulting from the degradation of plastic bags;
Preserving natural resources by limiting the production of these bags;
Protecting marine biodiversity;
Raising awareness on the impact of local actors (distributors, retailers and consumers) on the environment.
This ban is part of a broader approach in favor of a committed trade that has been implemented since 2014, which aims at promoting eco-responsible practices among producers, retailers and consumers in the Principality of Monaco.
The strategic thrusts of this approach concern the reduction of waste and greenhouse gas emissions with the implementation of an environmental label to advance the elimination of single-use bags, the generalization of returnable bottle use, the promotion of short economic circuits, the reuse of goods packaging, the increase of waste sorting, etc.
In the wake of these actions, the Government is currently studying the terms for a total ban on plastic bottles in the Principality
Accordingly, on July 1st 2017, the Government will prohibit the purchase of plastic water bottles within the Administration.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
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| 14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
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Ludovic AQUILINA, Head of Section - Division of Natural heritage - Department of the Environment