Precautionary Principle
What measures already exist to prevent ocean pollution, and how can they be reinforced?
Single use plastics, most of which come from packaging, is an ever larger source of the plastic soup. The European Union intends to take action and has thus compiled the SUP-Directive.
What measures already exist to prevent ocean pollution, and how can they be reinforced?
The polluter pays principle is that someone is financially responsible for the elimination of the pollution they cause.
The extended producer responsibility applies when it comes to plastic packaging and littering. However, little has been done so far.
Single-use plastic ban is one of the ways to tackle the source of plastic pollution, but is it enough? Learn more about ways to stop plastic at its source.