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March 5, 2023Philippines - National Economic and Development Authority

Imposition of Excise Tax on Single-use Plastic Bags

Market-based instruments, such as taxes, aimed at discouraging the use of single-use plastics, have shown to be effective in...

Organisation
Philippines - National Economic and Development Authority
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 22, 2021Saint Lucia - Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development

Concessions for Biodegradable, Compostable and Plant based food service cotainers

Provide consumers with more environmentally friendly materials to assist them in making better lifestyle choices and...

Organisation
Saint Lucia - Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 21, 2021Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic

Green to households II – financial support for RES device installation in family and residential houses

• to increase the use of RES in households • reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Organisation
Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 21, 2021Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic

Green to households II – financial support for RES device installation in family and residential houses

• to increase the use of RES in households • reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Organisation
Slovakia - Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Plastic Packaging Tax

As noted above, this policy instrument will encourage the use of recycled plastic, which represents a more sustainable method...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 18, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Single-Use Carrier Bag Charge Extension

A single-use plastic bag charge has been in place in England since 2015. In May 2021, it was increased from 5p to 10p and...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
February 8, 2021Hungary - Ministry of Agriculture

Environmental Product Fee

The regulation is ultimately aimed at reducing the impact on the environment. This regulation names nine types of products...

Organisation
Hungary - Ministry of Agriculture
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
January 26, 2021Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

Tax on certain electronic articles manufactured in Sweden or imported from another country.

Please see answer above.

Organisation
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
November 11, 2019Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water

Promoting investments in modern facilities for waste recovery through recycling, reuse and/or extraction of secondary raw materials and energy

Operational Programme "Environment " 2014 -2020 as part of the implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds...

Organisation
Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
November 11, 2019Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water

Financial support for organic farming by Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 of Bulgaria

Promotion of organic plant production, livestock breeding and beekeeping will lead to reduced use of fertilizers, pesticides...

Organisation
Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
November 11, 2019Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water

Financial support for promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially responsible fisheries and aquaculture by "Maritime and Fisheries Programme" 2014-2020

Contribution to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth through ensuring environmentally sustainable, resource efficient...

Organisation
Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument
Policy
November 11, 2019Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water

Financial support for development of sustainable urban transport by Operational Programme "Regions in Growth" 2014-2020

The focus is mainly on more efficient and quick public transport which is less energy intensive, more accessible secondary...

Organisation
Bulgaria - Ministry of Environment and Water
Type
Economic/Fiscal instrument