Table 1 Use of scientific evidence in preparatory work of key policy initiatives targeting plastic pollution according to the principles of European Union’s Communication on ‘Better Regulation’ for evidence-informed policy. + : Preparatory work based on scientific evidence; -: Preparatory work not based on scientific evidence; ± : Preparatory work partly based on scientific evidence. Scientific evidence is defined according to the ‘Better Regulation’ toolbox [38]

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