Transporturi de deșeuri din plastic (interdicția anterioară a Chinei de a importa deșeuri din plastic)

This report summarizes a five-year IMPEL project focused on assisting inspectors in enforcing plastic waste shipment regulations in light of China's 2018 import ban and the 2019 Basel Convention amendments. The project developed guidance for inspectors, conducted surveys and webinars, and identified ongoing challenges in implementing the regulations, such as loopholes exploited by shippers and difficulties in interpreting key terms.

This guidance produced by IMPEL, provides inspectors with information on enforcing national legislation related to shipments of plastic waste. It addresses the challenges posed by the Basel Convention's plastic waste amendments, including the classification of plastic waste, determining contamination levels, and understanding the requirements for "green-list" waste shipments. The guidance includes practical examples and frequently asked questions to aid inspectors in their enforcement activities.