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Legislation
| 2015 |
Paraguay
Ley Nº 5.414 – Ley de promoción de la disminución del uso de plástico polietileno.

Esta Ley promueve la disminución del uso de bolsas de polietileno, que deberán ser progresivamente reemplazadas por otras reutilizadas o confeccionadas con materiales biodegradables alternativos no contaminantes y reutilizables.

Keywords
Biodegradable plastics, Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Polyethylene terephthalate, Single-use plastic products, Waste management hierarchy
Legislation
| 2014 |
Pakistan
Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 (No. VIII of 2014).

This Act, consisting of 37 sections divided into eleven Parts, provides for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, for the prevention and control of pollution, and promotion of sustainable development. In addition, it establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the Sindh Environmental Protection Council, entitled to: co-ordinate and supervise...

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Oxo-degradable plastics, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2014 |
United States of America
Waste Volume Reduction and Recycling
Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic waste, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2009 |
United Republic of Tanzania
Environmental Management (Hazardous Waste Control and Management) Regulations

The requirements and responsibilities for controlling and managing hazardous waste in Tanzania. This includes implementing the same guiding principles for solid waste disposal and management

Keywords
Enforcement, Hazardous waste, Polyethylene terephthalate, Waste management
Regulation
| 2006 |
European Union
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessment of hazards of substances, as well as the free circulation of substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Labelling, Life-cycle approach, Life-cycle assessment, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl chloride, Recycling, Toxic waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 1993 |
Finland
Repealed
Waste Act (3.12.1993/1072).

The purpose of this Act is to support sustainable development by promoting the rational use of natural resources, and preventing and combating the hazard and harm to health and the environment arising from wastes. This Act shall apply to waste, prevention of its generation and reduction of its hazardous or harmful property, promotion of waste recovery, any other organization of waste management...

Keywords
Compostable plastics, Fiscal incentives, Labelling, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymers, Plastic waste, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl chloride, Waste management, Waste pickers
Legislation
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United States of America
Oregon Revised Statute 459A.700-740
Keywords
Hazardous waste, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Single-use plastic products, Waste management hierarchy