The Resolution regulates plastic and biodegradable bags. It consists of eight articles: Scope of regulation (1); Purpose and object of regulation (2); Definition of terms (3); Requirements for placing on market of plastic, biodegradable and compostable bags (4); Compliance assessment (5); Labelling (6); Compliance control (7); and Liability for violating these rules. The purpose of the Resolution...

Implementation of EPR for manufacturers, vendors and bulk consumers.

To establish a regulatory framework for effective and efficient collection, transportation and treatment of hazardous waste in order to protect the public health and the environment

To provide a regulatory framework for the design, installation and operations that recycle, compost or convert solid wastes in Rwanda. To encourage the diversion and recovery of recyclable materials

To provide a framework for a structured, uniform public and environmental health system. - Provides environmental quality standards for various types of pollution and authorises power to certain agencies and directors. To promote the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste and establish adequate environmental monitoring.

Provide an appropriate legal and institutional framework and mechanisms for the management of E-waste handling, collection, transportation, recycling and safe disposal of e-waste.

Le présent décret l’interdit l’importation, la fabrication, la commercialisation et l’utilisation des sacs plastiques (les emballages souples, généralement en polyéthylène de basse densité (PEBD), de diverses formes et de diverses poignées, utilisés dans le commerce pour le transport de divers produits) et sachets plastiques (les emballages souples, généralement en polyéthylène de basse densité...

This Regulation implements the Waste Prevention and Management Act, 2009. The Regulation aims to establish a sound waste management system through the efficient collection, segregation, treatment, storage, transportation, reuse, recycling and safe disposal of solid, liquid and gaseous wastes. The Regulation classifies wastes into medical waste, municipal waste, industrial waste and e-waste and for...

Prohibition of littering and dumping, outlines waste disposal facilities and responsibility of Council for collection and disposal of solid and hazardous waste

The purpose of these Regulations, made under the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act, is to prevent and minimise pollution from all operations and activities of the electrical and electronic sector. According to these Regulations, which apply the Polluter Pays Principle, a facility or a corporate of the sector shall submit to the competent Agency an emergency...