On October 21st, the Ministry of Environment published Resolution 407/2019, Guidelines for Environmental Management of Plastics.

An increasing number of reports and scientific publications show that improperly managed (or unmanaged) plastic and micro-plastic waste represent a serious environmental problem, impacting ecosystems and biodiversity, with economic and social implications at local and global levels. The Forum of Environment Ministers for Latin America and the Caribbean (21st meeting, October 9-12, 2018, Buenos Aires, Argentina) urged countries to accelerate efforts to develop and implement national and regional plans to reduce marine litter and strengthen existing regional coordination mechanisms.

This resolution is organized into 5 axes of work and 45 actions to be developed together with the competent authorities and other interested stakeholders. The Resolution includes:

1. Guidelines for sustainable production of plastic.
2. Guidelines to promote responsible use and consumption through environmental education.
3. Integral management of plastic waste and prevention of pollution derived from its use.
4. On-site activities to mitigate marine pollution in coastal environments.
5. Complementary mechanisms to achieve the objectives, such as targeted regulations, guidelines for participation and coordination of the different relevant stakeholders and authorities, and the development of specific plans and methods to monitor and follow up on all actions.