Ukraine seeks to implement the European Directive on the restriction of the use of single-use plastic products - Ministry of Environment

Restricting the use of single-use plastic in Ukraine is an important step towards the EU step towards the EU and further implementation of waste management reform. This was stated by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Ruslan Strilets, according to the Government Portal, UNN reports .

We need to implement the relevant European Directive. In addition, we want to go even further - to start testing our waters for microplastics,Ruslan Strilets said.

We need to implement the relevant European Directive. In addition, we want to go even further - to start testing our waters for microplastics,

We need to implement the relevant European Directive. In addition, we want to go even further - to start testing our waters for microplastics,

Ruslan Strilets said.

We need to implement the relevant European Directive. In addition, we want to go even further - to start testing our waters for microplastics,

Ruslan Strilets said.

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The Minister visited the Western Region Water Monitoring Laboratory in the Dniester BWR, which has significant potential and capabilities for such research.

It is noted that the laboratory analyzes up to 350 samples of water per month of water for the content of priority substances defined by the EU Water Framework Directive. The analysis is also carried out on samples taken in the areas affected by of hostilities.

Operational sampling and measurements are carried out using mobile on the spot are carried out with the help of a mobile laboratory that Ukraine received from the Slovenian Environmental Agency. German partners also helped with modern equipment. German partners also helped with modern equipment.

Now, moving towards the EU, we have to take the next steps, and perhaps Ukrainian research will become the basis for new trends in the European Union," the Minister said.

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Also during the opening of the fourth meeting of the Dniester Commission Minister discussed the state of the Dniester River basin and international coordination.

Ukraine and Moldova share many common goals, first of all, the desire to become part of the European family. I am grateful to my colleague, the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Moldova, Iordanita-Rodica, for the constant dialogue and support,Streltsov summarized.

Ukraine and Moldova share many common goals, first of all, the desire to become part of the European family. I am grateful to my colleague, the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Moldova, Iordanita-Rodica, for the constant dialogue and support,

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