Singapore disposable carrier bag charge cuts plastic bag use by up to 80%
Singapore’s mandatory disposable carrier bag charge introduced in July 2023 has significantly reduced supermarket plastic bag use, while recent discussions…
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Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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Brazil opens talks on beauty packaging
Brazil’s health regulator has launched a public consultation on new rules for beauty packaging, focusing on cosmetics and perfumes. The…
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California sets roadmap to reduce single-use plastic packaging
A new report from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) outlines practical approaches and potential investments needed…
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UK explains which plastic packaging can be recycled
The UK has published new guidance explaining which plastic packaging can be recycled and which materials should be avoided. The…
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UK clarifies packaging rules for recalled asbestos products
The UK Environment Agency has issued clear guidance on how businesses in England can handle the packaging of recalled products…
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EU drops pallet wrap reuse mandate in new packaging rules
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act removing the obligation for pallet wrapping and straps to meet a strict…
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Australian state funds hard-to-recycle plastics recycling
New government funding will expand hard-to-recycle plastics recycling infrastructure in New South Wales (NSW), with the aim of diverting tens…
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China mandates recyclable packaging under new waste framework
China has introduced mandatory measures to improve recyclable packaging and reduce packaging waste under its updated solid waste management framework.…
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UK arrests two in multi-million-pound packaging waste fraud probe
UK law enforcement has arrested two people in Cornwall in connection with a large-scale waste fraud and money laundering case,…
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South Africa tightens EPR rules for packaging and plastics
South Africa’s environment ministry has outlined policy direction for the country’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging and plastics,…