UNEP would like to thank the World Resources Institute, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University and the University of Strathclyde for their invaluable assistance with the collation of these laws, as well as its long-standing partner FAOLEX.

 

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Regulation
| 2007 |
China
Notice of the General Office of State Council on Restricting the Production, Sale and Use of Plastic Shopping Bags.

Excessive use of plastic shopping bags, recycling is not in place and other reasons, have caused a serious waste of energy resources and environmental pollution in China. In particular, ultra-thin plastic shopping bags become the main source of white pollution. The purpose of this Notice is to urge enterprises to produce durable, easy to recycle plastic shopping bags, guide and encourages the...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 2007 |
Malaysia
Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act, 2007.

This Act provides for the management of controlled solid waste and public cleansing throughout Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal territories of Putrajaya and Labuan. The Act provides for the appointment of a Director General of Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management, and for its functions and powers. The Director General shall approve the construction, alteration or closure of prescribed...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 2006 |
Mauritius
Repealed
Environment Protection (Collection, Storage, Treatment, Use and Disposal of Waste Oil) Regulations 2006 (G.N. No. 208 of 2006).

These Regulations provide for the control of the collection, treatment and disposal of oil used in relation with mechanic devices, cooking oil and similar oils. Treatment or disposal of such oil requires a licence to be granted under these Regulations. Any person whose industrial, commercial or other activity generates waste oil (“generator”) shall treat, store and label the oil in the manner as...

Keywords
Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Labelling, Domestic waste, Hazardous waste
Regulation
| 2005 |
Croatia
Repealed
Regulation on packaging and packaging waste.

This Regulation prescribes complete measures and standards aimed to regulate the handling of packaging and packaging waste, and particularly regarding to the: obligations of the producer, importer, packaging manufacturer and seller in the course of production, traffic and use of packaging and packaging waste; informing the producer and consumer on the important characteristics of the product and...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Plastic packaging, Plastic waste, Recycling, Waste export, Waste management
Legislation
| 2005 |
Rwanda
Loi organique nº 04/2005 du 8 avril 2005 portant modalités de protéger, sauvegarder et promouvoir l'environnement au Rwanda.

La présente loi organique détermine les modalités de protéction, sauvegarde et promotion de l'environnement au Rwanda. Elle vise notamment à: - protéger l'environnement, la population et son habitat; - établir les principes fondamentaux relatifs à la protection de l'environnement contre toutes les formes de dégradation afin de valoriser les ressources naturelles, de lutter contre toutes sortes de...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Plastic waste, Waste management
Regulation
| 2004 |
Malta
Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulations.

With a view to preventing marine pollution from ships, these regulations govern disposal of garbage. The provisions apply both to Maltese ships, wherever they may be, and to other ships while they are in Malta. The disposal of all plastics from a ship into the sea outside special areas is prohibited (reg. 4). The disposal from a ship outside special areas of garbage other than plastic is...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Plastic waste, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2003 |
Mexico
Ley de Residuos Sólidos del Distrito Federal

La presente Ley tiene por objeto regular la gestión integral de los residuos sólidos considerados como no peligrosos, así como la prestación del servicio público de limpia. En primer lugar se definen las competencias de las autoridades públicas en esta materia. Asimismo se dispone crear la Comisión para la Gestión Integral de Residuos Sólidos de la Ciudad de México, como órgano interinstitucional...

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Domestic waste, Extended Producer Responsibility, Microplastics, Plastic waste, Single-use plastic products, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2002 |
Jamaica
National Solid Waste Management Act.

This Act establishes the National Solid Waste Management Authority, makes provision for the management of solid waste by the Authority and related matters, provides rules for the recycling of waste and prescribes offences. The National Solid Waste Management Authority, established as a body corporate, shall be responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste in Jamaica and shall advise...

Keywords
Domestic waste, Enforcement, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management