The primary objective of any policy on waste should be to reduce to a minimum the negative effects of waste generation and management on human health and the environment. In equal measure and in accordance with the principles governing the circular economy, said policy should have as its objective the promotion of efficient use of resources, assuming a strategic position with the consensus of...

The present law has as its object the protection of the environment and the reduction of waste, limiting delivery of single-use products to retail alimentary establishments, promoting reuse and certification of single-use plastics, and regulating expendable plastic bottles.

Makes EPR mandatory for all producers and importers of packaging. The following are required for producers: (i) Existing producers to register with the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (ii) Join or form an EPR scheme that includes the entire value chain and be accountable for the operation and performance of an EPR scheme; (iii) Pay the appropriate fees to the EPR scheme; (iv)...

Regulates the obligations of producers subject to extended responsibility as follows: (i) Register in the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register of the Ministry of the Environment, in accordance with the provisions of the regulations and deliver the information requested; (ii) Organise and finance the collection of packaging waste throughout the country, as well as its storage, transport and...

To provide for sustainable management of the environment; establish authority as a coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for that purpose; and matters incidental to. - Distributes power to relevant institutions, create environmental planning and regulation and details pollution control. Sets standards for discharge of effluent, noxious smells, industrial products and solid waste disposal

Implementation of EPR for manufacturers, vendors and bulk consumers.