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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Legislation
| 2011 |
Australia
Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

This Act, consisting of 16 Chapters divided into 302 sections, aims at promoting waste avoidance and reduction, and resource recovery and efficiency actions; reducing the consumption of natural resources and minimizing the disposal of waste by encouraging waste avoidance and the recovery, re-use and recycling of waste; minimizing the overall impact of waste generation and disposal; ensuring a...

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Very lightweight plastic carrier bags, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2011 |
Australia
Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Regulations.

These Regulations, consisting of 13 sections divided into four Parts and completed by one Schedule, declare certain liquids not to be beverages and exempts certain beverage containers from the operation of the container deposit scheme (CDS). A regulated container is a container to which the CDS applies and for which a supply approval is in force and that bears the approved refund marking. The...

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Domestic waste, Extended Producer Responsibility, Hazardous waste, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Toxic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bags, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2011 |
Togo
Décret n° 2011-003-PR du 05 janvier 2011 fixant les modalités de gestion des sachets et emballages plastiques au Togo.

Le présent décret fixe les modalités de la gestion de la production, de l’importation, de la distribution, de la commercialisation, de l’usage, de la collecte et du recyclage des sachets et emballages plastiques au Togo. Ce décret interdit la production, l’importation, la distribution et la commercialisation des sachets et emballages plastiques non biodégradables au Togo. Par contre, il autorise...

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2010 |
Mexico
Sustainable Environment Management Law for the State of Durango

This Law regulates Article 26 of the Political Constitution of the Free and Sovereign State of Durango, in accordance with the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection, in the terms established in Article 73, section XXIX-G of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States.

Keywords
Economic instruments, Life-cycle approach, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic straws, Product design standards, Recycling, Single-use plastic products, Waste management
Regulation
| 2010 |
Philippines
Pasig City: Ordinance No. 9

An ordinance banning the use of any form of plastic bags on dry goods and regulating its utilization on wet goods, as well as the use of styrofoam and similar materials as containers for food, produce and other products, providing pentalties for its violation thereof and for other purposes.

Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Stakeholder engagement, Waste collection
Legislation
| 2010 |
Viet Nam
Order No. 14/2010/L-CTN on the promulgation of the Law on Environmental Protection Tax.

This Law provides for the declaration, calculation, payment and refund of environmental protection taxes imposed on products and goods which, when used, cause adverse impacts on the environment. The Law specifies and lists the products and goods subject, and not subject to environmental protection taxes.

Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, Waste disposal, Waste management
Regulation
| 2009 |
Nigeria
National Environmental (Sanitation and Wastes Control) Regulations, 2009

These Regulations, made under section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007, provide for issues of environmental sanitation and all categories of wastes. The purpose of the Regulations is the adoption of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in environmental sanitation and waste management to minimize pollution. The...

Keywords
Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, Waste, Enforcement, Waste management, Waste management facilities, Hazardous waste, Fines
Regulation
| 2009 |
United Republic of Tanzania
Environmental Management (Solid Waste) Regulations

Details the requirements and responsibilities for managing solid waste in Tanzania. - The local authority will also issue licences to individuals or companies qualified to operate solid waste disposal sites. Highlight waste minimisation and cleaner production principles

Keywords
Exempted products, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Personal protective equipment, Recycling, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste pickers