Regulation & Policy

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 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.

Discussions emphasized integrated models including source separation, organic waste valorization through composting, and support for informal sector initiatives.

Bekia has facilitated the collection and recycling of more than 1,000 tons of waste, with over 9 million plastic bottles collected from Egyptian households.

Under the Compliance Mechanism, emission-intensive industries designated as obligated entities must meet assigned greenhouse gas emission intensity targets.