Financial mechanisms to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags: scoping study in the Egyptian context

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorCentre for Environment and Development for the Arab Region & Europe
dc.contributor.organizationIndustry and Economy Division
dc.contributor.otherEl-Kheshen, Tawfik
dc.coverage.spatialEgypt
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-26T09:39:47Z
dc.date.available2024-09-26T09:39:47Z
dc.date.issued2024-06
dc.descriptionThis document provides a detailed analysis of Egypt’s efforts to curb the consumption of single-use plastic bags (SUPBs) through legislative, regulatory and financial mechanisms. It examines the integration of financial instruments such as taxes, extended producer responsibility and targeted subsidies within Egyptian laws and national strategies, highlighting both the successes and ongoing challenges in implementation. The document examines the alternatives to SUPBs available in the Egyptian market including reusable and disposable options and it emphasises the need for incentives, standards and clear policy frameworks that prioritise environmental sustainability and reuse.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/46336
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number28 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectplastic
dc.subjectplastic product
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.titleFinancial mechanisms to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags: scoping study in the Egyptian contexten
dc.typeCommunication or other resource

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