Avainsana: legislation
California mandates recycled material in beverage bottles
California lawmakers approved legislation requiring beverage companies to use recycled plastic. If signed, the bill will usher in the first recycled-content law of its kind…
Australia seeks to ‘take responsibility for its waste’ with ‘landmark legislation’
The Australian Government has this week introduced ‘landmark’ legislation that seeks to see Australia ‘take responsibility for its waste’ and establish a national industry framework…
UK unveils its own Circular Economy Package
The UK has re-affirmed its commitment to recycling 65% of municipal waste by 2035 as it today (30 July) set out its approach to transposing…
German association welcomes EU plastic disposal “tax”
A Germany-based association known as Die Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has endorsed a European Union tax or fee on the “non-recycled plastic waste” disposed of by…
New French law allows doctors to break patient confidentiality to report domestic violence
French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill to protect victims of domestic violence. The law, passed last week by the National Assembly and by the…
Government to consider legislating over cigarette butt litter
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow (UK) has warned the tobacco industry to “step up” and play its part in tackling cigarette butt litter or the government…
China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong
China’s parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony’s way…
Rape conviction rates rise 75% in Sweden after change in the law
Rape conviction rates in Sweden have risen 75% in two years following a major change in the law, spurring calls on Monday for other countries…
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