Regulatory & Policy

Portugal joins a growing list of European countries with national DRS, including Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Croatia, and the Netherlands.

California’s SB 343 transforms the chasing arrows symbol from a marketing tool into a legal assertion backed by civil penalties up to US$2,500 per violation.

ITALY – Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security has presented a draft legislative proposal to exempt biodegradable and compostable formats from the PPWR’s single-use…

The proposed reform focuses on creating a consistent regulatory framework across all jurisdictions, aligning packaging requirements and reducing fragmentation for businesses operating nationally.

The African plants will now serve demand across three continents, positioning them as preferred suppliers to European buyers who must demonstrate compliance across their supply chains.

The policy shift arrives as packaging material availability has been affected by shortages linked to the conflict in West Asia, adding urgency to domestic circular economy development.

Bulk waste generators face tighter accountability, with on-site processing mandated where feasible and an Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility mechanism now in place.

The scheme covers plastic bottles and metal cans, which together constitute about 90 percent of all beverage containers sold in Singapore.

New federal rules require companies placing plastic packaging on the market to meet rising recovery targets, starting at 32 percent in 2026 and increasing progressively to 50 percent by 2040.

The government has positioned the Zero Waste initiative as a cornerstone of its climate diplomacy, with first lady Emine Erdoğan serving as a global advocate.