Law and Plastics Toolkit | UNEP Law and Environment Assistance Platform

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Regulation

| 2019 |

United Republic of Tanzania

The Environmental Management (Prohibition of Plastic Carrier Bags) Regulations, 2019

Keywords

Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste

Regulation

| 2019 |

United Republic of Tanzania

Environmental Management (Prohibition of Plastic Carrier Bags) Regulations

Regulation of plastic bag use - Prohibition of the import, export, manufacturing, sale, supply, storage and use of plastic carrier bags within Mainland Tanzania

Keywords

Alternative plastics and plastic products, Enforcement, Exempted products, Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic carrier bags, Product bans, Product design standards, Waste disposal

Regulation

| 2019 |

Australia

Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (Container Deposit Scheme) Regulations

Keywords

Certification, Deposit-refund schemes , Waste, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste management

Regulation

| 2019 |

Mauritius

Excise Duty on non-biodegradable plastic containers

Tax - Includes take-aways, plates, bowls, cups and trays

Keywords

Biodegradable plastics, Certification, Economic instruments, Product design standards

Legislation

| 2019 |

Paraguay

Resolution No. 453 - on the Promotion of Decrease in the Use of Polyethylene Plastic and the Prior Import License Regime for Plastic Bags and Biodegradable Bags

Keywords

Biodegradable plastics, Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Polyethylene terephthalate, Single-use plastic products, Waste management hierarchy

Legislation

| 2019 |

Spain

Ley 11/2010, de 3 de diciembre, de medidas fiscales para la reducción del déficit público y para la sostenibilidad

La presente Ley, en la misma línea marcada por el Decreto-ley 4/2010, de 6 de julio, contempla medidas fiscales que aseguren la sostenibilidad fiscal a medio plazo, materializando el compromiso del Gobierno de la Comunidad Autónoma de Andalucía de contribuir a la aceleración de la reducción del déficit público, en coordinación con el Gobierno de la Nación.

Legislation

| 2019 |

Ecuador

Ordenanza Metropolitana Para la disminución de plásticos de un solo uso en el distrito metropolitano de Quito

Keywords

Biodegradable plastics, Circular economy, Enforcement, Fiscal incentives, Oxo-degradable plastics, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Recyclable packaging, Reusable packaging, Single-use plastic products, Waste management hierarchy

Legislation

| 2019 |

United States of America

An Ordinance of the Village Council of Bal Harbour Village, Florida

Keywords

Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Recyclable packaging, Reusable packaging, Single-use plastic products

Legislation

| 2019 |

United States of America

An Ordinance to Restrict the Use of Thin-Film Plastic Bags for the Bagging of Customer Purchases at and by Retail Establishments

Keywords

Enforcement, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic waste, Single-use plastic products

Legislation

| 2019 |

Uganda

National Environment Act

To provide for sustainable management of the environment; establish authority as a coordinating, monitoring and supervisory body for that purpose; and matters incidental to. - Distributes power to relevant institutions, create environmental planning and regulation and details pollution control. Sets standards for discharge of effluent, noxious smells, industrial products and solid waste disposal

Keywords

Circular economy, Deposit-refund schemes , Economic instruments, Labelling, Plastic carrier bags, Product design standards, Recycling, Waste disposal, Waste management

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Law and Plastics Taxonomy

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Law and Plastics Taxonomy