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May 15, 2026Material Cycles and Waste Management ResearchOpen Access

Status and Policy Implementation of Plastics using the Mass Balance Approach in Europe and Japan

Hiroyuki Ueda Tsubasa Nakajima Hiroaki Kuroda Kazuma Hirata Tomohiro Tabata Tamaki Morioka

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Examine the implementation of the mass balance approach in plastics policy within Europe and Japan. Focus on how this approach reflects varying regional policy goals.
Analysis of EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive and Japan's Green Purchasing Law.
Comparative evaluation of policy characteristics emphasizing recycling in the EU and biomass in Japan.
EU's policy prioritizes characteristics derived from recycling, while Japan focuses on biomass-derived attributes.
Diverse policy goals highlight the unique approaches both regions are undertaking to manage plastic waste.

Implication

Analyzes policy effects on plastic sustainability in Europe and Japan, indicating differing focus areas.

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Ueda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a37803424f042ddf4c5a5b7 https://doi.org/10.3985/mcwmr.37.127

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