"On April 24, 2025, World Trade Organization (WTO) circulates the notification of Japan regarding ""Certification Criteria for Excellent Design of Plastic Circularity"" as part of its…
"The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued updated guidance on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging data reporting.
"Under the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for packaging, UK-based organisations that import or supply packaging may be required to report data, pay recycling-related fees…
"On April 17, 2025, the UK Environment Agency updated the guidance on using persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
"On April 01, 2025, the UK Environment Agency updated guidance on ""Identity and classify waste containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs)"".
"The European Commission has announced new guidance and simplification measures to ease the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take effect at the end of 2025.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched a consultation on a strengthened, industry-led Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model for packaging.
"The New Mexico Legislature has passed the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act, House Bill 212 on April 08, 2024, which prohibits the sale and distribution of certain…
The UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee is calling for written submissions on the environmental and regulatory risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The European Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new regulations to prevent the loss of plastic pellets—key raw materials in plastic production—into the environment.