On Wednesday 29 August, the fisheries committee of the European Parliament will discuss the role that fishermen can play in tackling the problem of plastic waste dispersal in the sea (see EUROPE 12028).
The members of the committee will be informed of the draft opinion by Renata Briano (S&D, Italy) intended for the committee on the environment, public health and food safety, regarding the proposal for a directive on reducing the environmental impact of certain plastic products.
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