An overview of the green paper of plastic waste by the EU commission as well as an outlook to made EU initiatives affecting plastic waste is also included. The second category B) contains legislation on waste management operations while category C) contains legislation on specific waste streams. The waste legislation and policy of the EU member countries shall apply as a priority order the following waste management hierarchy, 1) prevention, 2) preparation for reuse, 3) recycling, 4) recovery, and 5) disposal as the priority order in waste management.