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Global Plastics Policy Centre (2024) March A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., Fletcher, S. (editors). Global Plastics Policy Review. Revolution Plastics Institute, University of Portsmouth.

Austria Ordinance on the Prevention and Recovery of Packaging Waste and Specific Waste Products

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Strength of evidence: Strong Available Evidence
Reviewed under framework: Yes

Key Findings

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This policy is related to household separation and extended producer responsibility for packaging collection and recycling. Extended producer responsibility is obliged not enforced but producers are obliged to take back packaging and this includes importers. Recycling cooperatives have formed and are well funded with high levels of innovation. Households are required to separate waste but many still do not cooperate, although there is high demand for recycling from the public. Regional variation in recycling causes confusion, but all regions are complying with the ordinance. Austria’s plastic recycling is 31%, below the EU average of 41%. In 2020, Austria has banned plastic waste from landfill.

(Reviewed in Jan 2022)

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  • 2001

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Through an analytical framework, we've reviewed over 100 plastic policies. These reviews determine the effectiveness of policies in reducing plastic pollution and we offer recommendations in light of this evidence, to enhance future policy making. You can find out more about our methods on our methods page.

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