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A short overview of regulatory and market-based instruments for the management of plastics used in agriculture

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 40 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-139139-6

Series title Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper

Series number No. 102

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2610en

Synopsis (short abstract) This report outlines regulatory and market-based instruments that can be employed by national governments to manage plastics sustainably in agriculture. Regulatory instruments include product bans, restrictions on certain agricultural practices, the promotion of plastic alternatives, and the introduction of standards for product design. Market-based mechanisms include extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, taxes on virgin plastics, and plastic credits. These tools are designed to reduce the environmental impact of plastics by encouraging recycling, reuse, and the adoption of sustainable alternatives.The paper presents examples of instruments that have been implemented or proposed globally, providing policymakers with a suite of options to address the challenges of plastic pollution in agrifood systems.

Last updated 14/10/2024

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FAO. 2024. A short overview of regulatory and market-based instruments for the management of plastics used in agriculture. Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper, No. 102. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2610en

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