Regulation & Policy
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Australia reconsiders packaging EPR in response to transparency concerns
The decision signals a broad demand for more precise regulation, stronger governance, and more tailored approaches across sectors.
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India probes dumping of Indonesian multi-layer paperboard amid industry concerns
Aggressive underpricing by Indonesian exporters is causing material injury to the local industry.
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RecyClass certifies Avantium’s PET/PEF bottle as recyclable in PET stream
Laboratory results validate that the material is fully compatible with the PET recycling stream.
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Nigeria introduces end-of-life vehicle policy to boost circular economy and environmental protection
The new ELV policy, which has already been passed into law, is designed to promote international best practices.
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UAE launches EPR pilot to boost circular economy and tackle e-waste and packaging pollution
The pilot focuses primarily on waste streams from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), batteries, and packaging.
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UK urged to adopt legally binding 30% reuse packaging target by 2035
If adopted, the 30% reuse target could cut the UK’s annual carbon emissions by over 2.5 million tonnes.
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Nairobi County cracks down on illegal dumping and plastic waste as sanitation crisis worsens
Any operator caught in the act will have their license revoked without further notice.
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Nigeria to enforce new plastic packaging regulations to tackle pollution
Under the EPR framework, companies involved in the production, importation, distribution, or sale of plastic packaging will be obligated to fund and participate in Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs).
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Ghana to ban single-use polystyrene food containers amid climate push
Alternatives such as paper-based and aluminium foil packaging have been identified as potential replacements.
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PPRDC unveils study on safe food-grade packaging from recycled polypropylene
The study demonstrates how up to 60% post-consumer rPP can be safely used in the core layer of multilayered flexible packaging.