This document encompasses a set of policy recommendations with the aim to create an enabling environment and remove obstacles for the successful establishment and growth of green and circular economy businesses (also referred to as sustainable businesses) in the Mediterranean region.
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Regional Summary of Policy Recommendations to Support the Development of Green and Circular Businesses in the Mediterranean
Guidelines to phase out single-use plastic bags in the Mediterranean
These guidelines intend to present set of measures that can be considered in developing the most appropriate legal and regulatory framework to introduce the non-single use of plastic bags.
Best Practice Factsheet on Extended Producer Responsibility
How France successfully implemented EPR schemes.
Best Practice Factsheet on Certification for Sustainable Tourism
How Costa Rica successfully implemented the Certification for Sustainable Tourism.
Best Practice Factsheet on Municipal Reuse Centres
How Sweden and The Netherlands successfully developed "reuse centres" based on circular economy principles.
External resources for policymakers
Network of good practices linked to marine litter management from both Mediterranean shores.
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This best practice repository aims to promote waste reduction and circular economy across the waste management chain in the Mediterranean region. The 20 cases included are tagged by categories: prevention, collection, no littering, recycling and reuse.
The HOOP Network of Cities and Regions is aimed at facilitating exchange of knowledge and mutual learning among cities and regions willing to recover valuable resources from urban biowaste and wastewater to make bio-based products.
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