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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Regulation
| 2008 |
Argentina
Buenos Aires province, Argentina, bag ban, 2012

Prohibir 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.

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bags
Legislation
| 2008 |
Mexico
Law for the Use and Integral Management of Waste from the State of Guerrero

This 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...

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic straws, Waste management
Legislation
| 2008 |
Brazil
LEI Nº 9529, DE 27 DE FEVEREIRO DE 2008
Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Compostable plastics, Hazardous waste, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Very lightweight plastic carrier bags
Regulation
| 2006 |
Samoa
Plastic Bag Prohibition on Importation Regulations 2006.

These 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...

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Labelling, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymers, Product bans, Waste management
Legislation
| 2005 |
Latvia
Natural Resource Tax Law

This 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...

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Bioplastics, Economic instruments, Lightweight plastic carrier bags, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Taxes, Waste prevention
Regulation
| 2004 |
Bulgaria
Repealed
Ordinance on Packaging and Packaging Waste.

This 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.

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Extended Producer Responsibility, Hazardous waste, Plastic polymers, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2003 |
Philippines
Makati City: Ordinance No. 03-095

An ordinance adopting the makati solid waste management code and providing penalty for violation thereof, subject to all laws and existing legal rules and regulations

Keywords
Alternative plastics and plastic products, Waste management