Legislative Challenges in Sustainable Packaging Waste Management in North Macedonia

Mateski, Aleksandar (2026) Legislative Challenges in Sustainable Packaging Waste Management in North Macedonia. XXV. IBANESS Congress Series on Economics, Business and Management – Plovdiv / Bulgaria. pp. 665-670. ISSN 978-9989-695-82-7

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Abstract

Abstract: ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices and ESG reporting are justifiably becoming one of the most
current global topics. Corporate engagement with the natural environment and the wider and local social environments in
which they operate is subject to increased observation by all stakeholders, including the investors. Sustainable packaging
waste management allows companies to manage risk well, improve their operational performance, build a good business
reputation, secure new business opportunities, and, if necessary, have much better access to capital and financing. Packaging
waste management is one of the central topics in the field of the environment. Dynamic changes and limited global progress in addressing this problem encourages continuous change in regulation. The connection of Macedonian companies with the European Union market, the harmonized functioning of companies with European law raise it to a level of necessity and a strong condition for further cooperation. On the other hand, the impression is that the regulation in North Macedonia does not follow these trends.
The author analyzes the current legislative framework that regulates packaging waste management in North Macedonia. By
using comparative analysis of the changes that are taking place in the regulation of this issue on the territory of the European Union, the author draws conclusions that detect the main points where future regulatory pressure is expected. Adapting to the new rules, raising the awareness of Macedonian companies and ensuring a correct deadline for fulfilling the new obligations is key to continuing cooperation with the markets of the Union and raising the level of environmental protection in general.
Keywords: ESG, waste management, deposit system, packaging.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Economics and Business Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Law
Divisions:	UKLO Network
Depositing User:	Mr Dimitar Risteski
Date Deposited:	03 Apr 2026 08:55
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2026 08:55
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11493

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