1st Steering Committee Meeting Plan-C

The first Steering Committee meeting for Plan-C was held in Horb on 24-26 June. The central focus of the meeting was circularity in the plastics industry and its relevance for fostering sustainability in the Danube Region.

Key topics discussed included:
Challenges in the Plastics Industry: Participants addressed significant barriers to achieving a circular economy within the sector, including recycling inefficiencies, regulatory hurdles, and the complexity of plastic waste streams.
Regional Problems: The discussion highlighted the specific issues faced by countries in the Danube Region, such as inadequate waste management infrastructure, inconsistent policy enforcement, and lack of public awareness on plastic recycling.
Best Practices, Keystones & Cornerfactors: Despite these challenges, the meeting showcased several innovative approaches from across the region. Best practices such as advanced sorting technologies, collaborations between public and private sectors, and community-led recycling initiatives were presented as potential models for broader adoption.
The meeting set the foundation for future collaborations aimed at overcoming these challenges and promoting circularity in plastics across the Danube Region.