Thomais Vlachogianni l Phd Env Chem MIO-ECSDE Programme Officer PLASTIC BUSTERS

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1 Thomais Vlachogianni l Phd Env Chem MIO-ECSDE Programme Officer PLASTIC BUSTERS

2 2 MIO-ECSDE a network of networks WHO WE ARE We are a nonprofit FederaFon of over 128 Mediterranean NGOs for Environment and Sustainable Development WHAT WE DO We act as a technical and polifcal plamorm for the intervenfon of NGOs in the Mediterranean scene OUR MISSION Our mission is to protect the Natural Environment and Cultural Heritage and promote Sustainable Development in a peaceful Mediterranean

3 WP3 goal To showcase specific prevenfon and mifgafon measures/ acf ons (outlined in the UNEP/MAP Regional Plan on Marine lite r Management in the Mediterranean under ar5cle 9 and 10) aiming to reduce the input and impacts of marine liter in the Mediterranean coastal and marine environment.

4 WP3 in a nutshell ) Singe-use plasfc bags reducf on Deposit refund systems for beverage packaging FfL, targeted recovery of ghost nets & DFG management Turning plasfc marine liter into products The no-special fee system BioremediaFon & biodegradafon processes for plasfcs Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE Task Leader: Consorzio Mediterraneo Task Leader: ECNC Land & Sea Group Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE Task Leader: UniBO

5 Single - use plasfc bags reducf on (Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE) Facts & figures q 1.2 trillion plas5c bags are used annually worldwide; q 300 bags are used annually per individual or one million bags per min; q E ach plas5c bag is used on average for just 12 min before being discarded; q S i n gle-use plas5c bags are among the top 12 liter items found on beaches and the seabed in the Mediterranean. Demo project(s) Voluntary agreements with retailers and supermarkets will be established in order to reduce the amount of plas5c bags used, coupled with awareness raising ac5vi5es.

6 Deposit refund systems for beverage packaging (Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE) Deposit refund systems are considered to be an effec5ve way of reducing liver, while removing the cost of disposal from general taxafon and placing the addi5onal costs on manufacturers, distributors & consumers Demo project(s) Deposit and/or refund systems for beverage packaging will be established drawing experience from interna5onal case studies.

7 FfL, targeted recovery of ghost nets & DFG management (Task Leader: Consorzio Mediterraneo) Ghost nets retrieval from sea Fishing for liver campaigns Derelict fishing gear management schemes

8 Turning plasfc marine liter into products (Task Leader: ECNC Land & Sea Group)

9 The no-special fee system (Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE) Some 20% of the liver entering the marine environment originates from sea-based sources. Demo project Pilo5ng the no-special-fee approach applied in the Bal5c sea. The no-specialfee system is generally considered as an incen5ve for ships to deliver their waste at the port recep5on facili5es as the port dues are to be paid whether or not waste is delivered.

10 BioremediaFon & biodegradafon process on plasfcs (Task Leader: UniBO) A research ac5vity focusing on the use of plas5c-degrading microbes found on weathered plas5cs to develop: novel biotechnological processes able to degrade plas5c waste; ex-situ bioaugmenta5on protocols to enhance biodegrada5on of (micro)plas5cs under condi5ons similar to those found in the marine environment (e.g. temperature, light, etc.)

11 WP5 goal To enhance the awareness and understanding of stakeholders on the different measures to tackle marine liver, promote appropriate decisions and necessary acf on towards implemen5ng them

12 WP5 in a nutshell ) FloaF ng plamorm for awareness raising Task Leader: Fispmed Tailor-made marine liter stakeholder approaches and campaigns Task Leader: ECNC Land & Sea Group EducaFonal acf vifes targeted to youth & educators Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE

13 Tailor-made marine lit e r stakeholder approaches and campaigns (Task Leader: ECNC Land & Sea Group) Methodological planning for stakeholder awareness and engagement in the Mediterranean Sector-specific fora/workshops involving representa5ves from different MED countries Awareness and engagement ac5vi5es around 1 of the demo projects Na5onal stakeholder workshops (4) Marlisco Sea without LiVer Live Webminar for Netherlands organised by EUCC, April 2015

14 EducaFonal acf vifes targeted to youth & educators (Task Leader: MIO-ECSDE) Youth as powerful agents of change in society, not only because they represent the next genera5on of consumers and decision - makers but oc en they can inspire and influence directly the behaviour of their families and even their close communi5es. Educators Students

15 MARLISCO in a nutshell 15 MARLISCO sought to raise public awareness, trigger coresponsibility across the different sectors and facilitate dialogue between the different actors on both the problems and the potenfal solufons related to marine liter

16 MARLISCO s main lines of acfon 16 Delivering clear messages based on sound scien5fic evidence and findings Understanding the prevailing percep5ons and a f t u d es of different stakeholders on ML Showcasing best prac5ces towards effec5ve ac5ons Empowering society through na5onal fora Working with children as agents of change in Society Awareness raising and educa5onal tools for informed decisions and responsible behaviour

17 The MARLISCO Guide for Reducing Marine LiTer 17 Now available in Arabic, with the support of UNEP/MAP Inventory of ~ 72 best pracfces implemented by a range of stakeholder groups (local authori5es, public bodies, fishermen and their associa5ons, NGOs), regulatory measures or voluntary ini5a5ves addressing marine liver in different phases of its lifecycle

18 Awareness raising and educaf onal tools for informed decisions and responsible behaviour 18 Now available in Arabic with the support of UNEP/MAP An educa5onal pack translated in than more 15 languages and an e-learning course targeted to educators on how to apply it A booklet targeted to ci5zens, mainly in their professional capacity but also as individuals

19 THE MARLISCO EXHIBITION 19

20 THE ADDED VALUE & INNOVATIVE CHARACTER OF PLASTIC BUSTERS Having a holis5c take on the issue of ML with ac5ons on the science-policy-society interface Filling in a coordinated and consistent manner the iden5fied gaps in the region Applying an solu5on oriented and ac5on oriented approach Truly capitalizing on exis5ng ini5a5ves and not reinven5ng the wheel Promo5ng innova5ve & robust data collec5on approaches via par5cipatory science Ac5ng as a ML hub in the region and bringing all relevant ini5a5ves together towards a common goal

21 For more than twenty years joining forces & building bridges in the Euro-Mediterranean area More info: Thomais Vlachogianni