US EditionBeach Litter Falls by 30-45% Across European Beaches Since 2015 Report Shows
- Between 2015-2016 and 2020-2021, the amount of beach litter along European shores declined by approximately 30%, with the Baltic Sea region experiencing the most significant decrease.
- These decreases were achieved through joint initiatives coordinated under the EU’s Marine Strategy Framework, aimed at monitoring and safeguarding marine ecosystems across Member States.
- The report covers data from 253 beaches and notes 40% fewer single-use plastics, 20% fewer fisheries-related items, and 20% fewer plastic bags along EU coasts.
- The average litter density dropped by 150 pieces per 100 meters, but with 203 items remaining per 100 meters in 2020-2021, above the 20-item threshold for good environmental status.
- Despite substantial progress toward the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan’s goal to halve plastic litter at sea by 2030, the high litter levels highlight ongoing challenges.
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Beach Litter Falls by 30-45% Across European Beaches Since 2015 Report Shows
Litter on European beaches from the Baltic to the Aegean is falling, according to a new report. If you’ve ever rented in Europe, or you’re a European and you live there, there’s a good chance you’ve had to comply with the strict waste control standards that require you to separate trash into several categories. If […] The post Beach Litter Falls by 30-45% Across European Beaches Since 2015 Report Shows appeared first on Good News Network.
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