Formulación de insumos para la construcción de la reglamentación de la ley 2232 del 2022 relacionada con la prohibición y sustitución de plásticos de un solo uso con enfoque en economía circular

Abstract

This internship was carried out at the ministry of environment and sustainable development with the purpose of supporting the development of technical inputs for the regulations of law 2232 of 2022, which focuses on the prohibition and substitution of single-use plastics from a circular economy perspective. the work concentrated on the analysis of articles 4, 11, and 34 of the law, related to the substitution of plastic products, labeling, and the criteria applicable to plastics biodegradable under natural conditions. activities included document review, participation in meetings with key stakeholders, preparation of minutes and presentations, and the analysis of technical and economic matrices. key results included the compilation of information on the costs of pollution from single-use plastics, the review of calculation bases for the economic evaluation of different regulatory scenarios, and the analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposed alternatives. final deliverables included cost-benefit matrices and impact identification, meeting minutes, and decision-making support materials. in conclusion, the internship strengthened technical and analytical skills, provided a better understanding of the development of environmental public policies, and highlighted the importance of inter-institutional and interdisciplinary work to advance sustainable regulatory solutions. keywords: circular economy, single-use plastics, economic evaluation, environmental policy, regulation