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Showing 91 - 100 of 109 resultsBuenos Aires province, Argentina, bag ban, 2012| 2008 |Regulation
ArgentinaProhibir en la prov.de buenos aires, el uso de bolsas de polietileno y todo otro material plástico convencional, utilizadas y entregadas por supermercados, autoservicios, almacenes y comercios en general para transporte de productos o mercaderías.
KeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bagsLaw for the Use and Integral Management of Waste from the State of Guerrero| 2008 |Legislation
MexicoThis Law is mandatory throughout the State of Guerrero; its provisions are of public order and social interest and its purpose is to promote sustainable development by preventing the generation, use and comprehensive management of urban solid waste and special handling that are not considered dangerous by the Federal Legislation of the matter, as well as the prevention of contamination and...
KeywordsAlternative plastics and plastic products, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic straws, Waste managementLEI Nº 9529, DE 27 DE FEVEREIRO DE 2008| 2008 |Legislation
BrazilKeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Hazardous waste, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bagsArrêté ministériel n° 9611 MCOM-IAAF du 12 novembre 2008 portant interdiction de l’importation, de la distribution et de la vente de plastiques non biodégradable.| 2008 |Regulation
SenegalLe présent arrêté porte interdiction de l’importation, de la distribution et de la vente de plastiques non biodégradable.
KeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Enforcement, Plastic polymers, Polyethylene, Product bansLaw for the Prevention and Integral Management of Urban Solid Waste and Special Management for the State of Puebla| 2006 |Legislation
MexicoKeywordsAlternative plastics and plastic products, Economic instruments, Fiscal incentives, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic straws, Single-use plastic products, Stakeholder engagement, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste managementPlastic Bag Prohibition on Importation Regulations 2006.| 2006 |Regulation
SamoaThese Regulations prescribe plastic products as "environment pollutant" as defined in section 2 of the Lands Surveys and Environment Act 1989, establish minimum standards of biodegradability for plastic products and provide rules for the importation of plastic products. “Plastic products” means plastics bags and plastic film sheets or pellets used for the production of plastics bags and plastic...
KeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Labelling, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymers, Product bans, Waste managementNatural Resource Tax Law| 2005 |Legislation
LatviaThis Law provides for the natural resources tax. The purpose of the natural resources tax is to promote economically efficient use of natural resources, restrict pollution of the environment, reduce manufacturing and sale of environment polluting substances, promote implementation of new, environment-friendly technology, support sustainable development in the economy, as well as to ensure...
KeywordsAlternative plastics and plastic products, Bioplastics, Economic instruments, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Taxes, Waste preventionLaw on the Prevention and Management of Urban Solid Waste and Special Management for the State of Veracruz| 2004 |Legislation
MexicoKeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Economic instruments, Life-cycle approach, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic straws, Product design standards, Recycling, Single-use plastic products, Stakeholder engagement, Waste managementOrdinance on Packaging and Packaging Waste.| 2004 |Regulation
BulgariaRepealedThis Ordinance sets out requirements for the packaging placed on the market and for the collection, recycling, recovery and disposal of the packaging waste in order to reduce its harmful impact on the environment.
KeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Extended Producer Responsibility, Hazardous waste, Plastic polymers, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Waste management hierarchyMakati City: Ordinance No. 03-095| 2003 |Regulation
PhilippinesAn ordinance adopting the makati solid waste management code and providing penalty for violation thereof, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations
KeywordsAlternative plastics and plastic products, Waste managementPagination
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