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News from France: Fighting free riders in the agricultural waste management sector

Regulations

Author : Vincent Brack, General Delegate, French Committee for Plasticulture and Agro-Environment (CPA)

Despite the excellent results achieved by the voluntary scheme for the collection and recycling of used agricultural plastics, the sector is faced with imports of products that do not contribute to the French eco-contribution system. Update on the actions currently being taken to fight against these free riders.

The reality of free riders

The French scheme is exemplary, with very high collection rates for used non-packaging plastics, nearly 90% of which are recycled. Through a framework agreement with the Ministry in charge of the Environment¹, it has committed to even more ambitious targets by 2029.

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