EU-Implementing a new system for single-use plastics and recycling targets-Disposable plastic plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks and cotton swabs will be banned in 2021.
https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/eu-council-adopts-single-use-plastic-bans
Europe is expected to completely ban disposable plastic products in 2030.
https://www.foodnext.net/news/newsnation/paper/5975125339
France bans all single-use plastics from 2040.
https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/frances-single-use-plastic-ban-scrutinized
New Zealand-Single use shopping bags will be banned from July 1, 2019.
https://www.mfe.govt.nz/plastic-bag-ban
United Kingdom-Coming to ban the use of plastic straws and cotton swabs, and consider taxing disposable coffee cups or food containers.
https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/upcoming-bans-on-single-use-plastics
US-Vermont legislation prohibits polystyrene packaging, plastic bags and straws; California legislation requires a 75% reduction in waste for disposable packaging or products, and must be recyclable and compostable.
https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/vermont-and-california-legislation-on-single-use-packaging
Maines-From January 1, 2021, Maine prohibits the sale or distribution of single-use containers made of polystyrene in whole or in part.
https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/maine-bans-polystyrene-food-containers
Indonesia-Bali will completely ban disposable plastic products (including plastic bags and straws) from 2019.
https://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?SerialNo=54790
India-Mumbai banned the use of disposable plastic bags, plastic cups or plastic bottles from June 25, 2018. Violators can be fined up to 25,000 RUB (approximately NT$11,000), and three Months in prison. Maharashtra announced in March 2018 that it would prohibit the production, use, transportation, distribution, wholesale and retail, storage and import of plastic bags with and without handles, as well as plastic and thermoplastic (thermocol, usually refers to Expanded polystyrene) made of disposable products. The capital of Delhi prohibits the use of disposable plastic items, including bags, tableware, cups, etc.
https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/disposable-plastic-items-banned-in-dehli
Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan announced:Restrict the use of disposable plastic products.
https://oaout.epa.gov.tw/law/LawContent.aspx?id=GL007530&KeyWord=%e5%a1%91%e8%86%a0
Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan of Taiwan announced:Restrict the use of disposable tableware.
https://oaout.epa.gov.tw/law/LawContent.aspx?id=GL006481&KeyWord=%e5%a1%91%e8%86%a0
