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March 6, 2023

Reforms to Australia’s packaging co-regulatory framework

Australia has a mandatory national co-regulatory framework that was established in 1999 to reduce the environmental impacts...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 16, 2023Türkiye - General Directorate of Environmental Management

The goal of preparation of the National Action Plan for sustainable consumption and production, which is included in Türkiye's European Green Deal Action Plan

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change is the responsible institution within the scope of the action of...

Organisation
Türkiye - General Directorate of Environmental Management
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 3, 2023Hungary - Ministry of Energy

Act on amending certain laws on energy and waste management’ (provisions on the obligation to reduce food waste)

The Act no. II. of 2021 on amending certain laws on energy and waste management stipulates the mandatory separate collection...

Organisation
Hungary - Ministry of Energy
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 17, 2022One Planet Network

Loi n°39-12 relative à la production biologique des produits agricoles et aquatiques

La loi vise à : - encourager la valorisation des produits agricoles et aquatiques; - contribuer au développement durable à...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 8, 2022Sao Tome and Principe - General Directorate for Environment

Law n." 8/2020 On Measures for the Reduction of the Use of Plastic Bags in São Tomé and Príncipe.

The growth of plastic bags in housing, agricultural areas, beaches and waterways in Sao Tome and Principe is a real threat to...

Organisation
Sao Tome and Principe - General Directorate for Environment
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 1, 2022Switzerland - Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)

Federal Law on Pesticide Risk Reduction

Federal Law on Pesticide Risk Reduction Risks to humans, animals and the environment from the use of plant protection...

Organisation
Switzerland - Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
January 31, 2022US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes provisions that contribute to more sustainable consumption and production...

Organisation
US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
January 18, 2022Hungary - Ministry of Agriculture

Government Decree 676/2020 (XII. 28.) on special rules for public procurement procedures for public catering

The regulation defines the concept of a local food product and the catering short supply chain (catering SSC). Local food...

Organisation
Hungary - Ministry of Agriculture
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 26, 2021Cuba - Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment

Decreto Ley Inocuidad Alimentaria y su Reglamento

Fortalecimiento de la seguridad alimentaria de la población cubana mediante un mejor desempeño de los actores de la cadena...

Organisation
Cuba - Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 23, 2021United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Green Public Procurement policy

It contributes consumption of goods and services with less impact on environment.

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 19, 2021Philippines - National Economic and Development Authority

Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016 (RA 10771)

The law provides incentives to business enterprises whose production and manufacturing processes and methods will not only...

Organisation
Philippines - National Economic and Development Authority
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument
Policy
February 16, 2021United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Consistency in recycling collections in England

Driving up recycling rates to above 50% will keep resources in circulation longer and consequently reduce the consumption of...

Organisation
United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument