{"id":65455,"date":"2026-04-21T16:17:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/mauritius-unveils-national-strategy-for-plastic-pollution-c"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:01:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:01:03","slug":"mauritius-unveils-national-strategy-for-plastic-pollution-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/mauritius-unveils-national-strategy-for-plastic-pollution-c","title":{"rendered":"Mauritius Unveils National Strategy for Plastic Pollution C"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Mauritius has introduced a National Strategy Plan aimed at achieving a plastic pollution-free environment over the next decade. This comprehensive roadmap outlines measurable targets and actions across six thematic areas, focusing on reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices. Key initiatives include a new governance act and enhanced recycling efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong> <\/span>A National Strategy Plan (NSP)\/Roadmap for a Plastic Pollution-Free Mauritius will chart a ten-year shift from a linear to a circular economy model, with the aim of propelling Mauritius towards a plastic pollution-free country.<\/p>\n

The NSP sets out national priorities, measurable targets and concrete actions rooted in international best practices and adapted to the country\u2019s socio-economic realities. The Plan encompasses policies and strategies as well as 60 short-, medium- and long-term activities revolving around 11 targets falling under six thematic areas, namely Knowledge, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse\/Repurpose, Recycle and End-of-Life Management, and four Cross-Cutting Actions.<\/p>\n

The NSP includes, too, a five-year costed Action Plan for implementation.<\/p>\n

Among the main recommendations of the NSP are the development of a robust inventory database of plastic and plastic waste, as well as the introduction of a new Plastic Governance and Control Act to strengthen governance and enforcement mechanism. Recommendations also pertain to a phase-wise reduction of non-essential and problematic single use plastics; at least 80% phase-wise collection of plastic waste by 2035; a phase-wise reduction of plastic packaging consumption by 2035; and the adoption of a phased approach towards building plastic waste recycling capacity.<\/p>\n

In addition, measures are proposed to reduce the importation of virgin plastic pellets; formalise producer accountability through Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes by 2035; and manage end-of-life non-recyclables and contaminated plastic wastes in an environmentally sound manner.<\/p>\n

Recommendations further encourage research and development along with education and awareness campaigns to promote behavioural change across all segments of society to curb down plastic pollution.<\/p>\n

Mauritius has faced significant challenges with plastic pollution, impacting its environment and marine life. In response, the government has recognized the need for a strategic approach to transition from a linear to a circular economy. This shift is essential for sustainable development and aligns with global efforts to combat plastic waste, reflecting a growing awareness of environmental issues in the region. The NSP aims to address these challenges through targeted actions and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Mauritius<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know Mauritius has introduced a National Strategy Plan aimed at achieving a plastic pollution-free environment over the next decade. This comprehensive roadmap outlines measurable targets and actions across six thematic areas, focusing on reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices. Key initiatives include a new governance act and enhanced recycling efforts. 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