Plastic bag charges

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Governments are applying a charge for using plastic bag carriers in some countries. The aim is to prevent the use of highly contaminant bags, and the irresponsible disposal. Plastic bags waste is causing important damages in the environment, affecting fauna and flora.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24088523

Related sector

C - Manufacturing
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

SI Lead organisation

UK Gov - Government actor (Departments, Agencies, etc.) ( National / Federal body )

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24088523

SI Scope

International:

SI Process

Sustainable Innovation conception/design

Start Date: 2010 End Date: 2010

Sustainable Innovation implementation

Start Date: 2014 End Date: Ongoing

Sustainable Innovation diffusion

Start Date: 2014 End Date: Ongoing

Link to H2020 SI Priorities

Climate action eco-innovation policies
Climate action by sustainable lifestyle
Resource efficient sustainable lifestyles
Climate change mitigation solutions
Effective raw materials policies

SI Type

Main type of innovation

Governance - It replicates an initaitive already launched in other countries at the governmental level

SI Objectives

Explicit Objectives

To reduce the consumption of plastic bags in the retail and wholesaller sector

SI Origin

The initiative has been initiated in different countries during the last year. UK has recently implemented the innovation

SI Factors of success

Social - Customers\\\\\\\' awareness of the enviromental impact of plastic bags need to be reinforced

Sources

Secondary - Web searching through different countries initiatives

Public Participation in Developing a Common Framework for the Assessment and Management of Sustainable Innovation