| Abstract [eng] |
Plastic packaging waste has been an important issue in the recent years as plastic is used as packaging material in many industries and in types of forms. In order to reach circular economy goals, member states still have to implement various measures in order to lower plastic packaging impact on the environment. The main aim of the final project was to investigate flexible packaging, its collection and recycling rates in European Union countries and to evaluate possible ways to increase its recyclability in Lithuania. To achieve this aim, advantages and disadvantages of flexible plastic packaging were analyzed. Later, collection system and recycling rates in 6 European Union countries, including Lithuania, were investigated. Questionnaire was developed in order to investigate citizens recycling behavior and to understand if separate collection system for flexible plastic packaging is needed. Survey results have showed the need of information about importance of correct packaging waste collection as well as improvements in collection system itself. After the evaluation of the results, improvement in waste collection system was suggested, with indications on required implementations. Finally, alternatives to increase recycling rates were provided. |
