Current status of implementation of the RAP on ML Marta Ruiz HELCOM Secretariat WS RAP ML 1-2016 Warsaw, Poland, 24 October 2016
Regional actions on land-based sources • General improved waste prevention and management • Measures to tackle top items : Micro particles Sewage related litter incl. sanitary waste Expanded Polystyrene (Polystyrene foam) Plastic bags Bottles and containers • Actions adressing third parties • Remediation and removal measures
Improve waste prevention & management • Sweden to contribute to: (i) ‘HELCOM guidelines on inclusion of ML references in national and local waste prevention and waste management plans’; and (ii) ‘improvement of stormwater management’ – Blastic project (2016-2018): mapping sources and pathways, and monitor plastic litter in the BS, with a focus on urban areas (more people= more waste= more litter principle). Sources and actions identified in line with HELCOM RAP on ML -> SE propose to change deadline to 2019 to be able to benefit from BLASTIC guidelines (2018); – National measures planned to include ML references in national and local waste prevention and waste management plans Elycefeliz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/elycefeliz/)
Improve waste prevention & management • Germany to lead: (i) ‘sharing of best practice on waste management’; and (ii) ‘dialogue and solutions with business and industry on design improvements and wise packaging’ − One study will be carried out in 2016 to establish an overview on best waste management practices and potential loopholes − One study will be carried out in 2016 on the development of possible design improvements to reduce the negative impacts of products on the marine environment − Potential contribution from BLASTIC project Eric (https://www.flickr.com/)
Actions to tackle top items: micro particles The 5 Gyres Institute Germany to contribute: ‘Overview of the importance of the different • sources of primary and secondary microplastics’ − Denmark to carry out national investigation regarding microplastics − Swedish EPA to identify the significant sources to microplastics in SE and propose measures to reduce the input of microplastics from the sources. EPA to report by June 2017. As part of this commission a national investigation on sources to micro plastics has been carried out and reported − Swedish Chemicals Agency has proposed (January 2016) national measures for restricting the occurrence of microplastics in cosmetic products − Available German national report on sources of microplastics − EU study on microplastics in cosmetics and is considering follow-up activities on microplastics − Finish study on the removal of microlitter from WW during different treatment steps of mechanical, chemical and biological treatment (activated sludge) and biologically active filter in a large (population equivalent 800 000) advanced WWTP to be available by the end 2016/beginning 2017
Actions to tackle top items: micro particles • Sweden to lead & Finland to co-lead: ‘Compilation of available techniques, research and develop additional techniques in WWTPs to prevent micro particles entering the marine environment’ − Swedish and an OSPAR report on BAT to reduce and prevent sewage and storm-water related waste entering the marine environment, including micro particles to be ready during 2016. Applicable to the Baltic Sea? Water and Sewage Company Szczecin
Actions to tackle top items • Poland to lead: ‘ Contribution of upstream waste flows to the marine environment’ • Estonia to lead: ‘Cooperate on the establishment and/or further development of deposit refund systems’. A survey to the HELCOM members has been conducted by Estonia (February 2016). Bottles via Shutterstock
Remediation and removal actions • Estonia to lead: ‘Address landfills or dumpsites including historic ones which may eventually pose a risk to the marine environment’. A survey to the HELCOM members con ducted by Estonia. Feedback provided by all HELCOM members except Russia. The received feedback indicated that all the landfills are under control in the region and cannot be considered as sources of marine litter Opensource.com
Regional actions addressing sea-based sources • Actions addressing shipping related waste; • Actions addressing waste delivery in ports/marinas ; • Actions addressing waste related to fishing and aquaculture ; • Remediation and removal actions. Lars Lundqvist
Actions on shipping related waste • ‘Best practice on the disposal of old pleasure boats’ → Swedish national project on recycling of pleasure boats by Sweboat, Bätskroten Sverige AB and Stena Recycling AB • Germany to lead: ‘Best practice in relation to inspections for MARPOL Annex V’: – Questionnaire to compile available information-> draft background document available • Germany to contribute: ‘Further work on implementation and harmonization of the no-special-fee system’: – First part of the EU study on microplastics in cosmetics is relevant for this action.
Actions on waste related to fishing & aquaculture • Sweden to lead + Germany to contribute: ‘Best practice of waste management within the fishing sector’ − Swedish and an OSPAR report on best practices for waste management within the fishing sector to be ready during 2016. Applicable to the Baltic Sea? • Poland & WWF Poland to lead + Germany to co-lead (assisting): (i) ‘Best practice in relation to ALDFG and derelict fishing gear and their removal’; (ii) ‘Best practices to reduce the input of ALDFG from commercial and recreational fishing to the Baltic Sea’ − WWP Poland is coordinating the project ‘Removal of derelict fishing gear, lost or discarded by fishermen in the Baltic Sea’ − Sweden proposed to change the deadline to 2019 since the outcomes from the MARELITT Baltic project are envisaged for 2018 − Swedish PoM includes a measure to reduce the input of ALDFG from commercial and recreational fishing in Swedish waters Martin Hellmich, Clean Nova Scotia
Remediation and removal actions http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-26857053 Poland & WWF Poland to lead + Germany to co-lead (assisting): ‘To encourage implementation of passive Fishing for Litter schemes’
Summing up W e are starting Donnie Ray Jones Number Deadline State of play of actions 1 By 2015 On-going (‘2015 initial information uploaded -simplified BSAP follow up system’) 7 By 2016 2 leads, 1 contribute, 5 no lead 10 By 2017 5 leads, 2 co-lead (assist), 2 contribute, 3 no lead 5 By 2018 2 leads, 1 co-lead, 2 contribute, 2 no lead 6 No deadline 2 leads, 1 co-lead (assist), 4 no lead specified Name 10/24/2016 1 Action by 2020 1 lead Surname 14
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