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On this page we provide an overview of regional & national policies | conventions & action plans
Please note: we were not able to find any national regulations on
- the maximum allowed non-functional empty space inside packaging
- harmonisation of recycling information on packaging and related harmonisation of labels on bins (exception: the Nordic countries)
The Global Plastic Laws Database
The Global Plastic Laws Database is a global portal and resource library for policymakers, organizations, and advocates focused on policy addressing the full life cycle of plastics. This database is collaborative project managed by Plastic Pollution Coalition, with key partners Break Free From Plastic Europe, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide, and Surfrider Foundation U.S.
Regional
Abidjan Convention | ASEAN Regional Action Plan for Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Member States (2021-2025) | Baltic Sea Area โ HELCOM | Bamako Convention | Barcelona Convention | Cartagena Convention | Escazรบ Agreement | EU Circular Economy strategy | EU The Marine Strategy Framework Directive | Waigani Convention | European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
European country profiles on waste prevention
EU – The evidence base for plastic pollution policies published on 13 September 2023 by โScience for Environment Policyโ: European Commission DG Environment News Alert Service, edited by the Science Communication Unit, The University of the West of England, Bristol.
National
Australia | Bangladesh | Canada | Chile | China | Costa Rica | France | Japan | Jordan | India | Indonesia | New Zealand | Philippines | South Africa | Sri Lanka | The Netherlands | Trinidad and Tobago
ยฉ International Waste Platform