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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| 2022 |
Colombia
Law 2232 of 2022

With the goal of safeguarding the fundamental rights to life, health, and enjoyment of a clean environment, measures are hereby established to reduce the production and consumption of single use plastics in the national territory, provisions set forth to permit their eventual substitution by sustainable alternatives as well as their reuse, and complementary measures further established.

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Biodegradable plastics, Certification, Circular economy, Eco-design , Economic instruments, Enforcement, Extended Producer Responsibility, Fiscal incentives, Just transition, Labelling, Life-cycle approach, Life-cycle assessment, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic packaging, Plastic straws, Product bans, Recycling, Single-use plastic products, Stakeholder engagement, Subsidies, Verification of compliance, Waste management, Waste management hierarchy, Waste pickers, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2022 |
Spain
Law 7/2022, of the 8th of April, on waste and contaminated sites for a circular economy

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...

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Circular economy, Deposit-refund schemes , Extended Producer Responsibility, Hazardous waste, Labelling, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, Product design standards, Recycling, Toxic waste, Verification of compliance, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2021 |
Chile
Law N°21.368 Limiting the Generation of Disposable Products and Regulating Plastics

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.

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Certification, Circular economy, Deposit-refund schemes , Enforcement, Labelling, Littering, Plastic straws, Product bans, Recycling, Single-use plastic products, Stakeholder engagement, Verification of compliance, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2019 |
Rwanda
Law No. 17/2019 Relating to the prohibition of manufacturing, Importation, Use and Sale of Plastic Carry Bags and single-use plastics Items

Prohibits the manufacturing, importation, use and sale of plastic carry bags and single-use plastics items - Exemption of compostable plastic items or woven polypropylene.

Keywords
Enforcement, Exempted products, Plastic carrier bags, Polypropylene, Product bans, Recycling, Single-use plastic products, Verification of compliance, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2019 |
European Union
Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
Keywords
Circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, Labelling, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Marine litter, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic packaging, Plastic straws, Product bans, Product standardization, Single-use plastic products, Stakeholder engagement, Verification of compliance, Waste collection, Waste management, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2019 |
Antigua and Barbuda
Litter Control and Prevention Act No. 3 of 2019.

This Act sets forth provisions on the appointment, duties and authorities of Litter Prevention Wardens; designation of officers of the Ministry of Health to carry out provisions of this Act; responsibilities of business owners; removal of derelict vehicles from a public place; and disposal of removed vehicles. This Act shall apply to any solid or liquid material or combination of solid and liquid...

Keywords
Enforcement, Fiscal incentives, Littering, Marine litter, Product bans, Verification of compliance, Waste disposal, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2019 |
European Union
Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

The aim of this Directive is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health, as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials. The application scope covers the single-use plastic products listed in the Annex, products made...

Keywords
Circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility, Labelling, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Marine litter, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic packaging, Plastic straws, Product bans, Product standardization, Single-use plastic products, Stakeholder engagement, Verification of compliance, Waste collection, Waste management, Waste prevention
Legislation
| 2019 |
Saint Lucia
Styrofoam and Plastic Food Service Containers (Prohibition) Act No. 22 of 2019.

This Act lays down rules for the prohibition on import of styrofoam and plastic food service containers, prohibition on manufacturing, sale, use or distribution of styrofoam and plastic food service containers, and prohibition on sale of food in styrofoam and plastic food service containers. This Act shall not apply to a disposable plastic beverage container; packaged food with styrofoam and...

Keywords
Disposable cups, Eco-design , Enforcement, Plastic straws, Plastic utensils, Polystyrene, Product bans, Product design standards, Verification of compliance, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Styrofoam, Plastic food containers, Single-use plastic products, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic beverage containers, Fines, Thermoplastics, Waste