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Showing 81 - 90 of 825 resultsPor Medio del cual se Establecen Medidas Administrativas a Prohibir la Compra y el Uso de Plásticos de un Solo Uso no Biodegradable y el Poliestireno Expandido en los Procesos de Contratación a Cargo del Departamento del Meta| 2020 |Legislation
ColombiaKeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Enforcement, Plastic polymers, Plastic waste, Polystyrene, Single-use plastic productsWaste Management Framework Law No.16 of 2020.| 2020 |Legislation
JordanThis Framework Law consisting of 32 articles and IV Annexes aims at organizing the waste management, including the related installations and its division into classes and categories, except for radioactive waste, gaseous emissions to atmosphere, wastewater and the solid biomass residues. It divides waste into the following two categories, non-hazardous and hazardous, which are listed in details in...
KeywordsHazardous waste, Recycling, Waste, Waste collection, Waste disposal, Waste managementPresidential Decree No. 16 “On improvement of the procedure for waste and package management.”| 2020 |Regulation
BelarusThe President, for the purpose of reduction of the amount of disposal (burial) of waste and prevention of negative environmental impact thereof, and also for the purpose of increase of recycling, decrees that producers and suppliers must ensure collection, processing and (or) management of waste and packages by one of the following means at their choice: (a) application during the calendar quarter...
Standard for Classification of Biodegradable Plastic Bags| 2020 |Legislation
MaldivesKeywordsBiodegradable plastics, Labelling, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymersCase study | 2020National Waste Management Strategy 2020The NWMS provides a coherent framework and strategy for the implementation of the Waste Act and outlines government’s policy and strategic approach to waste management within the South African government’s context and agenda of socio-economic development that is “equitable, inclusive, sustainable and environmentally sound”.CountrySouth Africa
Case study | 2020Waste Picker Integration Guideline for South AfricaThe second National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) (DEA, 2011: 27) commits government to “provide guidance to municipalities and industry on measures to improve the working conditions of waste-pickers”. Government has undertaken a number of activities to fulfil this mandate.CountrySouth Africa
Case study | 2020Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free EnvironmentChemicals are essential for the well-being, high living standards and comfort of modern society. They are used in many sectors, including health, energy, mobility and housing. However, most chemicals have hazardous properties which can harm the environment and human health. The EU already has sophisticated chemicals laws in place, but global chemicals production is expected to double by 2030. The...CountryEuropean Union
Legislation | 2020 |National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, 2020
UgandaUganda National Environment Act, 2019 National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, 2020 Statutory Instrument 49 of 2020 Published in Uganda Gazette Supplement 10 on 20 March 2020 Commenced on 20 March 2020 [This is the version of this document from 20 March 2020.] In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Minister by section 179 of the National Environment Act, 2019 and in consultation...Legislation | 2020 |Regulation on the Labelling of Tyres with Respect to Fuel Efficiency and other Parameters
European UnionEuropean Union Regulation on the Labelling of Tyres with Respect to Fuel Efficiency and other Parameters Directive 740 of 2020 Published in Official Journal of the European Union L177 on 5 June 2020 Assented to on 25 May 2020 Commenced on 1 May 2021 [This is the version of this document at 28 October 2021.] Corrected by: C1 Corrigendum, OJ L 241, 27.7.2020, p. 46 (2020/740) C2 Corrigendum, OJ L...Legislation | 2020 |Loi relative à la lutte contre le gaspillage et à l’économie circulaire
FranceFrance Loi relative à la lutte contre le gaspillage et à l’économie circulaire Loi 105 de 2020 Publié dans Journal Officiel de la République Française le 11 Février 2020 Acceptée 10 Février 2020 Commencé [Ceci est la version de ce document de 11 Février 2020.] L’Assemblée nationale et le Sénat ont adopté, Le Président de la République promulgue la loi dont la teneur suit: Titre IerObjectifs...Pagination
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