Question 17261 — waste

Summary

Ms. Marie-Agnès Poussier-Winsback draws the attention of the Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature to the major difficulties encountered by associations collecting plastic caps for the benefit of people with disabilities. For more than twenty years, these associations have been an essential player in the circular solidarity economy. Thanks to the commitment of thousands of volunteers, they collect, sort and recycle plastic caps, the revenue from which helps finance equipment and assistance for people with disabilities. However, several associations, including Bouchons 276 in Normandy, are today faced with changes in the take-back criteria imposed by recycling operators. From now on, only certain types of caps are accepted, leaving with no outlet for tens of tonnes of plastic already collected and sorted by volunteers. This situation calls into question several months of work, discourages volunteers and weakens a recognized model of solidarity, which fully participates in the objectives of reducing waste and developing the circular economy. It concerns not only Bouchons 276 but also numerous associations spread throughout the territory. Even as public authorities encourage the recycling of plastics and the involvement of citizens in sorting processes, these industrial developments create an impasse for materials previously valued and risk compromising the sustainability of this solidarity sector. Consequently, she asks what measures the Government intends to implement in order to support associations in adapting to new requirements for recycling sectors; to mobilize eco-organizations and players in the EPR sector in order to identify lasting solutions for the recovery and recovery of plastics which are now excluded; to support associations faced with the economic and logistical consequences of these developments; and to guarantee the sustainability of a sector which reconciles environmental protection, circular economy and solidarity towards people with disabilities. Finally, she asks him if the Government plans to quickly bring together representatives of associations, eco-organizations, recyclers and communities in order to build a national response to ensure the continuity of this solidarity sector.

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