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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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Plastic tax collects €7.2 billion in 2023, 22 EU states dodge full payment
Posted on September 19, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsA new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has revealed that 22 out of 27 EU member states have underestimated the amount of non-recycled plastic packaging waste they produced. That has resulted in a €1.1 billion revenue gap in...
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US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach pollution: analysis
Posted on September 10, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsStatewide bans on plastic bags in the United States have led to significant reductions in the number of bags found on beaches and waterways, according to a scientific analysis published Monday. Source: US statewide bans on plastic bags reduced beach...
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Plastic Packaging Tax receipts drop in UK
Posted on September 4, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsA bulletin releasen by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs earlier this month revealed that PPT receipts collected by HM Revenue and Customs in the financial year 2023 to 2024 totalled £268 million. Source: Plastic Packaging...
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Scotland opens consultation on single-use cups charge
Posted on August 28, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe Scottish government is considering introducing a GBP 0.25 charge on all single-use beverage cups, including biodegradable or bio-based plastics Source: Scotland opens consultation on single-use cups charge | Sustainable Plastics The cabinet is proposing to introduce a charge of...
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Huge change for millions of Aussie bins
Posted on August 9, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsEven if you thought you were doing the right thing when it comes to disposing your food waste, you'll soon need to change your ways. Source: Huge change for millions of Aussie bins Compostable plastic bags could be banned from...
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Bottle bill rules need a tuneup to keep running smoothly, CRI says
Posted on August 9, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic RecyclingMany deposit bill states only charge a nickel per container, and Susan Collins said that is simply not enough to grab people's attention these days. Source: Bottle bill rules need a tuneup to keep running smoothly, CRI says | Plastics...
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New Zealand Leads Global Charge Against Plastic Waste
Posted on August 7, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsAcross the globe, countries are ramping up efforts to tackle plastic pollution, with New Zealand becoming the first nation to impose sweeping bans on both single-use… Source: New Zealand Leads Global Charge Against Plastic Waste - The Pinnacle Gazette Other countries...
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Biden endorses ‘ambitious’ plastics agenda, reductions in virgin production -USA
Posted on July 26, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic RecyclingAn 83-page report from the Biden administration is the most detailed federal government policy statement yet on addressing plastics in the environment. Source: Biden endorses ‘ambitious' plastics agenda, reductions in virgin production | Plastics News The report also highlighted environmental...
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Britain to ban plastic wet wipes in world first after Mail campaign
Posted on July 19, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe move represents a victory for the Daily Mail which has been highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution, including wet wipes, since the award-winning 'Banish the Bags' campaign of 2008. Source: Britain to ban plastic wet wipes in world...
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