Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said that the government remains unwavering in its commitment to reducing and limiting the use of plastic.
Peng made the remarks after the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Global Plastics Treaty wrapped up Dec. 1 in the South Korean city of Busan. The parties involved have not yet reached a consensus on the document, the Ministry of Environment said.
Based on the 2018 goals, the ministry will set innovative methods and measures in place to address the difficulties of the process of restraining plastic use, Peng noted.
Taiwan’s five major policies on the recycling of plastic resources align with the content of the draft treaty, the MOENV said. The ministry advocates the reuse of resources and avoidance of unnecessary consumption, and has also prohibited the use of certain disposable plastic products.
Moreover, the MOENV also encourages manufacturers to utilize recycled or alternative materials and has established certification mechanisms for these resources. The ministry is also encouraging cooperation with other ministries and their agencies, as evidenced by coastal cleanup projects. (POC-E)
Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw