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Showing 141 - 150 of 195 resultsWaste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.| 2011 |Legislation
AustraliaThis 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...
KeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Very lightweight plastic carrier bags, Waste management hierarchyEnvironment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Regulations.| 2011 |Regulation
AustraliaThese 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...
KeywordsBiodegradable 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 hierarchyDécret n° 2011-003-PR du 05 janvier 2011 fixant les modalités de gestion des sachets et emballages plastiques au Togo.| 2011 |Regulation
TogoLe 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...
KeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Waste management hierarchySustainable Environment Management Law for the State of Durango| 2010 |Legislation
MexicoThis 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.
KeywordsEconomic instruments, Life-cycle approach, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic straws, Product design standards, Recycling, Single-use plastic products, Waste managementPasig City: Ordinance No. 9| 2010 |Regulation
PhilippinesAn 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.
KeywordsEnforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Stakeholder engagement, Waste collectionArrêté n°1489/MECIT du 16 juin 2010 portant interdiction d'importation et de commercialisation de sachets plastiques non recyclables en République gabonaise.| 2010 |Regulation
GabonLe présent arrêté a pour objet l'interdiction d'importation et de commercialisation au Gabon de sachets plastiques non recyclables.
KeywordsEnforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, RecyclingOrder No. 14/2010/L-CTN on the promulgation of the Law on Environmental Protection Tax.| 2010 |Legislation
Viet NamThis 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.
KeywordsEnforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, Waste disposal, Waste managementCap. 603 Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance| 2009 |Legislation
ChinaKeywordsDeposit-refund schemes , Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bagsNational Environmental (Sanitation and Wastes Control) Regulations, 2009| 2009 |Regulation
NigeriaThese 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...
KeywordsPlastic carrier bags, Product bans, Waste, Enforcement, Waste management, Waste management facilities, Hazardous waste, FinesEnvironmental Management (Solid Waste) Regulations| 2009 |Regulation
United Republic of TanzaniaDetails 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
KeywordsExempted products, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Personal protective equipment, Recycling, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste pickersPagination
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