Establishment or revision of legal measures, including bans or restriction on specific categories of plastic packaging and/or products considered problematic or unnecessary: Continuing with the successful implementation of the law that prohibits the use of all plastic bags (Law 21.100).

In 2018 a law (21.100) was approved that bans the delivery of plastic bags in retail throughout the country.

Since its approval in August 2018, plastic bags have been gradually removed.

Since August 2020, 100% of these have been eliminated.

URL: https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1121380

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP, for its abbreviation in Spanish). The "Problematic Plastics Technical Document" was published, the result of a work led by the PCP coordinating team and its members, which contains a list of problematic plastics.

URL: https://circulaelplastico.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FINAL-Listado-de-Pla%CC%81sticos-Problema%CC%81ticos.pdf

Other actions taken: In May 2021 a bill was approved that limits the delivery of single-use products in restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, bars, bakeries, tea rooms and other similar establishments that sell prepared food. For on-site consumption, it bans the delivery of single-use products of any material. For off-site consumption (i.e. delivery and takeaway), selected single-use products can only be plastic if it is biobased compostable (certified by the Environment Ministry).

ePS,Single-use plastic bags,Single-use plastic bottles,Single-use plastic cups,Single-use plastic cutlery/tableware,Single-use plastic straws, glasses, cups, bowls, forks, spoons and knifes, mixers, straws, plates, boxes, goblets, food packaging, trays, sachets and lids of products other than bottles

Establishment or revision of legal measures, including bans or restriction on specific categories of plastic packaging and/or products considered problematic or unnecessary: Continuing with the successful implementation of the law that prohibits the use of all plastic bags (Law 21.100).

URL: https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1121380

Promotion of innovation in packaging or product design to drive elimination of problematic and unnecessary plastic packaging and/or products: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP, for its abbreviation in Spanish). It has prioritized the following projects:

- Technical guide to replace multilayer plastics with others that are recyclable;

- Technical tests to recycle PS.

Other planned actions: Since 2024 implement the law that limits the delivery of single-use products in restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, bars, bakeries, tea rooms and other similar establishments that sell prepared food. For on-site consumption, it bans the delivery of single-use products of any material. For off-site consumption (i.e. delivery and takeaway), selected single-use products can only be plastic if it is biobased compostable (certified by the Environment Ministry).

Piloting or scaling up of reuse solutions/systems: 2136297 liters of home care products were sold from bulk into reusable packaging in 2020 by companies called Ecocarga and Algramo.

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: In March 2021 the EPR packaging regulation was approved which establishes special incentives for reusable packaging that should not meet the goals established by the regulation.

URL: https://rechile.mma.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/76-DS-12-del-2020-publicado-en-el-DO.pdf

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). In November 2021 a webinar was held on “Reuse in Chile: Strategies, examples of success and potential for the implementation of reuse models within the framework of a circular economy of plastics”.

URL: https://publiccl1.fidelizador.com/fch/public/campaign/browser/10B44FC3GA9FF5D1EHA966552AFEJ10B44FC39A447A9CEAF733306A7C60

Promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: In June 2021 a circular economy roadmap was approved which was developed by the government in conjunction with actors from the public sector, private sector, civil society, municipalities, and academia. This document promotes reverse logistics systems of reusable packaging, for example packaging/containers for the transport of products of enterprises that are acquired through mobile applications.

URL: https://economiacircular.mma.gob.cl/hoja-de-ruta/

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). Since 2021 B2B and B2C reuse models are being developed.

Other actions taken: In May 2021 a bill was approved that limits the delivery of single-use products (glasses, cups, bowls, etc.) in restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, bars, and other similar establishments that sell prepared food. For on-site consumption, it bans the delivery of single-use products of any material and mandates the use of reusable products.

On the other hand, it establishes the obligation for supermarkets and other marketers to offer beverages in reusable bottles and return these packaging.

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: 1) Implementation of the EPR on packaging with special incentives on reusable packaging which should not meet the goals established by the regulation.

2) From 2023 onwards.

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: Single Use Plastics Law:

Implementation and promotion of environmental education programs aimed at citizens on the ecological impact of single-use products, the importance of reducing their consumption and also promoting the use of reusable and returnable products.

Promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: Circular Economy Roadmap:

1) Reusable packaging for the transport of products.

2) Promoting reverse logistics systems of reusable packaging, for example packaging/containers for the transport of products of enterprises that are acquired through mobile applications.

3) Between 2021 and 2026.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). Continue implementing B2B and B2C reuse models.

Other planned actions: Single use plastics Law:

1) Beverages in reusable bottles

2) Obligation for supermarkets and other marketers to offer a minimum of 30% of beverages in returnable bottles, as well as in electronic sales.

3) From 2024 onwards.

Development or revision of regulations, standards or guidelines (e.g. standards for on-pack recyclability claims): Since October 2020 until December 2021, the Chilean Standard prNCh3726 about requirements for plastics designed to be composted in domestic compost bins is been developed.

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: In March 2021 the EPR packaging regulation was approved which establishes ecomodulation of rates with bonus / malus considering the complexity of carrying out the recycling material of packaging waste at the local level, among other criteria.

URL: https://rechile.mma.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/76-DS-12-del-2020-publicado-en-el-DO.pdf

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). Between December 2020 and January 2021, the digital campaign “7 Reasons to Unite: Stories of Chileans that can Change the World” was carried out with the aim of sensitizing citizens about their role in the plastic value chain and the impact of their actions and habits in the environment.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP, for its abbreviation in Spanish). In June 2021 a guideline for the use of compostable items was published.

URL: https://circulaelplastico.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/guia-compostaje-circula-el-plastico-junio-2021.pdf

Promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: As of July 7th 2021, 1460 products have the #ElijoReciclar label, a public-private pilot initiative signed in 2019 to trial a recyclability label for packaging.

To obtain the #ElijoReciclar seal, each packaging must go through a certification process that ensures that:

• At least 80% of the weight of the packaging is made of technically recyclable materials.

• These materials can be separated from the rest of the packaging for recycling.

• There is currently a demand from the recycling industry.

Support for research and development of innovative solutions: In 2021 an open innovation program called "The plastic evolution" was developed which was aimed at startups from anywhere in the world that have solutions ready to be implemented in Chile.

URL: https://chileglobalventures.cl/en/call/plastic-evolution/

Other actions taken: In May 2021 a bill was approved that limits the delivery of single-use products in restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, bars, bakeries, tea rooms and other similar establishments that sell prepared food. For on-site consumption, it bans the delivery of single-use products of any material. For off-site consumption (i.e. delivery and takeaway), selected single-use products can only be plastic if it is biobased compostable (certified by the Environment Ministry).

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: Since 2023 implement the EPR packaging regulation which establishes ecomodulation of rates with bonus / malus considering the complexity of carrying out the material recycling of packaging waste at the local level, among other criteria.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). Develop a recyclability guide for designers.

Promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: Continue to increase the number of packaging with a recyclability label, without a fixed goal.

In addition, the development of a regulation for eco-labeling on recyclability is being evaluated.

Other planned actions planned: Since 2024 implement the law that limits the delivery of single-use products in restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, bars, bakeries, tea rooms and other similar establishments that sell prepared food. For on-site consumption, it bans the delivery of single-use products of any material. For off-site consumption (i.e. delivery and takeaway), selected single-use products can only be plastic if it is biobased compostable (certified by the Environment Ministry).

None reported

The figures below are for all different types of plastic waste including packaging:

- 887917 tonnes of plastic waste were landfilled;

- 502 tonnes of plastic waste were incinerated;

- 29128 tonnes of plastic waste were leaked.

Investment in infrastructure: Continuing with the implementation of the regulation of the recycling fund which allows to fully or partially finance projects, programs and actions to prevent the generation of waste, promote its separation at source, selective collection, reuse, recycling, composting, among others, which are executed by municipalities or associations of these.

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes: Since 2023 implement the EPR packaging regulation which establishes collection and recycling goals for packaging.

URL: https://rechile.mma.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/76-DS-12-del-2020-publicado-en-el-DO.pdf

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). It has prioritized the following projects:

- Develop a study on taxes on the final disposal of waste in landfills;

- Focus on receiving compostable plastics in industrial composting plants.

* Please provide quantitative information on plastic packaging/products collected, sorted, recycl... - Other - 2 - Please specify: In March 2021 the EPR packaging regulation was approved which establishes ecomodulation of rates with bonus / malus considering if the packaging incorporates recycled material that has been generated in Chile among other criterio.

URL: https://rechile.mma.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/76-DS-12-del-2020-publicado-en-el-DO.pdf

* Please provide quantitative information on plastic packaging/products collected, sorted, recycl... - Other - 5 - Please specify: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). In 2020 a comparative analysis on national and international regulations for the use of recycled material in packaging was developed.

URL: https://circulaelplastico.cl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/analisis-comparativo_BO_AB.pdf

* Please provide quantitative information on plastic packaging/products collected, sorted, recycl... - Collected - 1 - Weight (metric tonnes): A Clean Production Agreement (APL, for its abbreviation in Spanish) that enhances the demand for recycled plastics used by industries such as mining, construction, agriculture and fishing, among others, with the purpose of totally or partially replacing virgin plastic with recycled plastics is being developed.

* Please provide quantitative information on plastic packaging/products collected, sorted, recycl... - Collected - 2 - Percentage by weight (of all packaging/products in that category): In May 2021 a bill was approved to limit the delivery of single-use products, which also establishes the obligation to incorporate recycled material (collected and recycled in Chile) in single-use plastic bottles.

Establishment or revision of Extended Producer Responsibility scheme: Since 2023 implement the EPR packaging regulation which establishes ecomodulation of rates with bonus / malus considering if the packaging incorporates recycled material that has been generated in Chile among other criterio.

Delivery of awareness raising and education campaigns: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). Campaign for the use of recycled material aimed at packaging producers.

Encouragement of voluntary actions: Chilean Plastics Pact (PCP). Promote R&D for the use of recycled material in packaging.

Promotion of collaboration with private sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and civil society organisations: Promote the successful implementation of the Clean Production Agreement (APL, for its abbreviation in Spanish) that enhances the demand for recycled plastics used by industries such as mining, construction, agriculture and fishing, among others, with the purpose of totally or partially replacing virgin plastic with recycled plastics.

Other planned actions: Since 2024 implement the law that limit the delivery of single-use products, which also establishes the obligation to incorporate recycled material (collected and recycled in Chile) in single-use plastic bottles.

A national strategy on marine debris and microplastics has been developed which will be promptly presented to the council of ministers for sustainability for final approval.

URL: https://consultasciudadanas.mma.gob.cl/storage/consultation/AOJWe4CJERn6D5J8Qm3mKS3WlTkfWJxJF1eUxPgA.pdf

In 2021, a comprehensive communication and citizen engagement and awareness raising campaign will be designed and implemented at national level and among selected local governments. The objective will be to increase public awareness on sustainable consumption patterns of plastic and packaging, including alternatives to plastic, and the impacts on the environment of littering, focusing on single used plastic products.

In 2022, A campaign will be carried out to raise awareness of the importance of waste from fishing gears for preventing plastic waste entering the oceans through the river route, in cooperation with local authorities and if possible, the river basin management authorities.

The environmental education campaign considers the following objectives:

• Technical support to fishermen, for the correct management of the fishing nets used, in order to arrange these in places intended for collection (i.e., cage containers), separation according to their materiality (to subsequently encourage recycling), etc.

• Awareness-raising campaigns aimed at children of fishermen in the prioritized coves, regarding the prevention, mitigation, and recovery in marine waste.

• The following specific objectives are considered about the latter point:

• Work in educational establishments of sons and daughters of artisanal fishermen, of the coves prioritized in the project, to publicize and raise awareness about the environmental impact of marine waste.

Ministry/department of Environment / Sustainable Development / Natural Resources / Energy

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