Regulatory & Policy
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India’s environmental court probes impact of single-use bottle caps
NGT examines pollution risks from PET bottle lids amid evolving regulations.
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Redisa urges government to reform South Africa’s “broken” waste management system
Industry body criticizes draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 over data reliability and lack of funding framework.
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Canada’s plastics ban upheld as Appeal Court restores federal authority
The court has reinstated plastics as toxic under federal environmental regulations.
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SA authority blocks Transpaco’s US$8M Premier Plastics acquisition over competition concerns
The ruling reflects heightened scrutiny of consolidation in South Africa’s manufacturing sector.
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Clariant secures EU approval for renewable rice bran wax additives in food-contact plastics
Authorization includes Licocare RBW 360 Vita and RBW 560 Vita, expanding market access across Europe.
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Dubai advances to final phase of single-use plastics prohibition
The city is expanding regulated products to include plastic plates, cups and lids, and single-use cutlery.
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Canadian court upholds “toxic” classification for plastic packaging, reshaping regulatory landscape
Stakeholders now call for clear, unified laws to foster innovation in packaging.
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Georgia to expand plastic ban to F&B packaging with gradual rollout
The ban builds on Georgia’s move to eliminate certain single-use plastics from this year.
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Nigeria launches marine litter roadmap to protect oceans, unlock circular economy opportunities
The framework shifts marine protection from fragmented cleanup efforts to a structured national compliance.
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China outlines reforms to modernize packaging waste systems
The country is setting new targets for packaging waste, recycling and circular economy compliance.