All articles by Mohamed Dabo

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.

Backlash grows as France considers rolling back anti-waste rules

Environmental groups in France are warning that proposed legal changes could weaken the country’s anti-waste rules. The debate focuses on…
South Africa revises packaging waste framework

South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published the Draft National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS) 2026…
Packaging reporting requirements expand in Singapore

Singapore’s Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) regulatory framework requires companies that import or supply packaging in the city-state to record and…
New push for consistent packaging rules across Australia

Australia’s packaging industry is facing renewed calls for nationally consistent rules, as industry body Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) urges…
Ottawa to trial city-wide reusable packaging system

Ottawa, Canada, is preparing to trial a city-wide reusable packaging system for everyday consumer products. The initiative, known as the…

Chile proposes changes to strengthen packaging EPR law

Chile’s Ministry of the Environment has published a set of technical proposals aimed at improving the implementation of the Extended…
Japan signals next steps on recycled plastic use in packaging

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has made public presentation materials from a government taskforce focused on plastic…
EU packaging rules progress as EFSA evidence gathering concludes

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded its call for data on unprocessed fresh produce packaging, which closed on…
Plastic bag makers fined over recyclability claims in California

California’s Department of Justice has secured a combined $3.35 million settlement with major plastic bag manufacturers over alleged misrepresentation of…
England’s waste crisis exposed: 517 illegal dumps discovered

Across England, hundreds of illegal waste sites are quietly reshaping the country’s waste landscape. Investigators have identified 517 illegal dumps,…