Regulation & Policy
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Heineken fined US$1.75M in Netherlands over deposit return scheme breach
The brewer has indicated that it will pay the fine and donate €500,000 (US$585,000) to the charity that helps develop and maintain the DRS.
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Delhi enforces strict US$55.31 penalty on open waste, plastic burning as pollution crisis deepens
The order prohibits burning of garbage, leaves, waste plastic among others.
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Kenya launches plastics reform hub to boost accountability and strengthen global negotiating power
The hub will track plastics flows, recycling volumes, recovery rates and investment trends.
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Kisumu County moves to strengthen waste management with new bill
The city geerates 400k+ metric tonnes/month, overwhelming current collection and disposal, especially in slums.
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Georgia to ban single-use plastic food-contact items from 2026
Georgia joins California and other states to ban single-use plastics.
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Nigeria, ECOWAS chart new course for plastic waste management across West Africa
ECOWAS is adopting an integrated approach linking trade policies, agriculture, environmental standards, and industrialization.
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Nigerian Senate orders NAFDAC to enforce sachet alcohol ban from December 2025
According to lawmakers, no further extensions would be granted.
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South Korea mandates recycled plastic in beverage bottles from 2026
Moves to accelerate circular economy and reduce virgin plastic use.
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Sainsbury’s warns of £10–£40M hit from rising UK packaging compliance costs
The retailers says the packaging compliance obligations represent a considerable financial strain.
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Mombasa County faces scrutiny over US$132M waste management tender awarded to Ghanaian firm
CLT demands transparency regarding the design, construction, financing, operation, and transfer of the tender.