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Dutch gov’t officially scraps surcharge on single-use plastic takeaway containers – Netherlands
Posted on April 16, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsEntrepreneurs no longer have to charge a surcharge if they give their customers disposable plastic cups for on-the-go. The government is scrapping this rule at parliament’s request, State Secretary Chris Jansen (Environment, PVV) said in a letter to the Tweede...
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Plastics Treaty talks to resume in August in Switzerland
Posted on March 7, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe United Nations Environment Programme has set a date and place for a new round of negotiations towards a Global Plastics Treaty.The second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) will take place Aug. 5-14, 2025, at...
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Deposit Return Scheme approved by UK parliament – UK
Posted on January 29, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic RecyclingThe legislation has come into force, clearing the path for the scheme’s introduction in October 2027 Source: Deposit Return Scheme approved by UK parliament | Sustainable Plastics Legislation to implement a Deposit Return Scheme (DSR) in England and Northern Ireland...
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US, EU join call for fees on virgin resin in treaty | Sustainable Plastics
Posted on December 3, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsAs global negotiations for a plastics treaty approach a critical Dec. 1 deadline, the United States, European Union and Japan have joined forces to advocate for a fee on virgin resin. Source: US, EU join call for fees on virgin...
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No deal to curb plastic production as latest negotiations fizzle
Posted on December 3, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsNegotiations for a global plastics treaty ended on Dec. 2, without a consensus on how to curb plastic pollution despite its increasing negative impacts on people and nature. The fifth meeting of the U.N. Environment Programme’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5)...
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Plastics treaty talks clash over production limits, slow progress
Posted on November 29, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsNegotiations for a global plastics treaty hit a boiling point on Nov. 27, as countries accused each other of bad faith and expressed frustration over stalled talks. Source: Plastics treaty talks clash over production limits, slow progress | Plastics News One...
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Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise | Sweden | The Guardian
Posted on November 1, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsLevy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics Source: Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise | Sweden | The Guardian “The plastic ban tax...
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Judge’s ruling on plastic bag ban ignores science on microplastics – USA
Posted on October 9, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsTurning plastic bags into park benches, as Judge McCarthy's ruling suggested, is like applying a Band-Aid when a tourniquet is needed. Source: Judge's ruling on plastic bag ban ignores science on microplastics – Athens County Independent Numerous countries around the world...
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Tetra Pak launches tethered caps on cartons | Tetra Pak Australia & New Zealand
Posted on October 8, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic RecyclingThe new caps have been designed to prevent litter and accelerate transition to renewable materials. Source: Tetra Pak launches tethered caps on cartons | Tetra Pak Australia & New Zealand Tethered caps play an important role in preventing litter, as...
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Guinea bans all single-use plastics activities – Africa
Posted on September 24, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsA new decree bans the manufacture, import, sale, and use of single-use plastics across the West African country Source: Guinea bans all single-use plastics activities | Sustainable Plastics The regulation aims to take pressure off the country’s struggling waste management...
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