Plastic product | Bans | Sources | Restrictions (including taxes and fees) | Sources |
Agricultural film | 1 Country (China) |
| None | N/A |
Banners (signs) | 2 Countries (India, Mauritius) |
| None | N/A |
Board stock | 1 Country (Tuvalu) |
| None | N/A |
Bottles (incl. beverage bottles & containers) | 7 Countries (Maldives & 6 countries not specified) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| 28 Countries (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Macedonia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Montenegro, Norway, Palau, Peru, Republic of Korea, San Marino, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, Tanzania, Uruguay) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
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Boxes | 1 Country (Seychelles) |
| 2 Countries (Belize, Sri Lanka) |
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Cotton swabs/ear buds | 8 Countries (China, Colombia, France, India, Italy, Maldives, Panama, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| 1 Country (England) |
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Cups/glasses (and their lids) | 20 Countries (Belize, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, England, France, India, Marshall Islands, Maldives, Mauritius, Peru Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| 6 Countries (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Malta, Republic of Korea, San Marino, Slovenia) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
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Cutlery/utensils (incl. forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, stir-sticks, cocktail sticks, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, toothpicks) | 21 Countries (Belize, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, England, India, Maldives, Monaco, Mauritius, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states |
| 4 Countries (Denmark, Latvia, Republic of Korea, San Marino) |
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Egg cartons | 3 Countries (Panama, Saint Lucia, Tuvalu) |
| 1 Country (Belize) |
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Fishing gear | None | N/A | 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
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Food containers (and their lids) incl. clamshells | 17 Countries (Belize, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, England, Haiti, Indonesia, Guyana, Maldives, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| 1 Country (China) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
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Horticultural netting | 2 Countries (Tuvalu, Vanuatu) |
| None | N/A |
Invitation cards | 1 Country (India) |
| None | N/A |
Microbeads | 14 Countries (Argentina, Canada, China, England, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Scotland, Sweden, Thailand, USA, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| None | N/A |
Newspaper/Magazine bags | 3 countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) |
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Plastic bags | 94 Countries* (Belize, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Maldives, Oman, Peru, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uruguay, & 83 countries not specified) & 1 Region (EAC – 8 partner states) |
*Individually named countries have introduced bans since the UNEP 2018 report | 44 Countries (Individual countries not specified) & 2 Regions (EEA – 30 member states & Barcelona Convention – 21 contracting parties, of which 8 are also EEA member states) |
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Plastic confetti | 1 Country (Colombia) |
| None | N/A |
Plastic laundry covers | 2 Countries (Colombia, Panama) |
| None | N/A |
Plastic packaging (general) | 7 Countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Djibouti, India, Panama, United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe) |
| 21 Countries (Albania, Belarus, Benin, Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Togo, Uruguay, Uzbekistan) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
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Plastic flags | 1 Country (India) |
| None | N/A |
Plastic produce labels | 2 Countries (Colombia, New Zealand) |
| None | N/A |
Plastic trays/platters | 5 Countries (Colombia, India, Mauritius, New Zealand, Saint Lucia) |
| 2 Countries (Belize, England) |
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Plates and bowls | 23 Countries (Belize, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, France, Haiti, India, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| 8 Countries (Denmark, England, Latvia, Macedonia, Malta, Republic of Korea, San Marino, Slovenia) & 1 Region |
|
Ring carriers | 2 Countries (Canada, Panama) |
| None | N/A |
Sanitary towels | None | N/A | 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) | EU Directive 2019/904 |
Sticks to support balloons | 6 Countries (Colombia, England, India, Panama, Scotland, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
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Straws | 17 Countries (Belize, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Saint Lucia, Scotland, Vanuatu, Wales) & 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) |
| 1 Country (England) |
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Tobacco products (incl. cigarette filters and packets) | 1 Country (India) |
| 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) | EU Directive 2019/904 |
Wet wipes | None | N/A | 1 Region (EEA – 30 member states) | EU Directive 2019/904 |
Monomer/Polymer | Countries |
Ethylene | |
Ethylene (ethene) | 4 countries (Belize, Macedonia, Sri Lanka, Uganda) |
Polyethylene (Polythene) | 9 countries (China, Haiti, Panama, Paraguay, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Uganda) & 1 region (EAC – 8 countries) |
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | 7 countries (China, Germany, Mauritius, Norway, Republic of Korea, Seychelles, Switzerland) & 1 region (EEA - (30 countries) |
Styrene | |
Styrene | 3 countries (Belize, China, Sri Lanka) |
Polystyrene | 18 countries (Belize, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, England, Guyana, Haiti, Marshall Islands, Palau, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Scotland, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zimbabwe) |
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) | 3 countries (Antigua & Barbuda, Canada, Peru) & 1 region (EEA - (30 countries) |
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | 1 country (Seychelles) |
Propylene | |
Propylene | 1 country (Belize) |
Polypropylene | 3 countries (Belize, Seychelles, Sri Lanka) |
Vinyl | |
Vinyl | 1 country (Seychelles) |
Vinyl chloride | 2 countries (Macedonia, Sri Lanka) |
Polyvinyl | 1 country (China) |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | 4 countries (Canada, Republic of Korea, Seychelles, Switzerland) |
Others | |
Polybutylene terephthalate | 1 country (Seychelles) |
Polycarbonate | 1 country (Seychelles) |
Polyphenylene oxide | 1 country (Seychelles) |
Regions | Monomer/Polymer | Restriction | Source |
East African Community (EAC) (8 countries) | Polythene | Use, sale, manufacturing, and importation of polythene is regulated in all the East African Community Partner States. For the avoidance of any doubt, the elimination of polythene bags shall be complete in all the Partner States within one year from the coming into force of this Act. | The East African Community Polythene Materials Control Bill 2016 |
European Economic Area (EEA) (30 countries) | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | With regard to beverage bottles listed in Part F of the Annex, each Member State shall ensure that: (a) from 2025, beverage bottles listed in Part F of the Annex which are manufactured from polyethylene terephthalate as the major component (‘PET bottles’) contain at least 25 % recycled plastic, calculated as an average for all PET bottles placed on the market on the territory of that Member State; and (b) from 2030, beverage bottles listed in Part F of the Annex contain at least 30 % recycled plastic, calculated as an average for all such beverage bottles placed on the market on the territory of that Member State. | Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament |
European Economic Area (EEA) (30 countries) | Expanded polystyrene (EPS) | According to Art. 5, Member States shall restrict the placing on the market single-use plastic products listed in Part B of the Annex, including food and beverage containers and cups for beverages made of EPS. | Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament |
Countries | Monomer/Polymer | Restriction | Source |
Antigua and Barbuda | Expanded polystyrene (EPS) | Ban on expanded polystyrene products in the food service industry | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table23 |
Belize | Ethylene | Found in Schedule 1 - Restricted Products: Of polymers of ethylene (bulk material of items stated in heading: other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, or plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials) | Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastics) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 |
Belize | Propylene | Found in Schedule 1 - Restricted Products: Of polymers of propylene (bulk material of items stated in heading: other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, or plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials) | Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastics) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 |
Belize | Polypropylene | Found in Schedule 1 - Restricted Products: Polypropylene (raw material for manufacturing of restricted product) | Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastics) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 |
Belize | Styrene | Found in Schedule 1 - Restricted Products: Of polymers of styrene (bulk material of items stated in heading: other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, or plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials) | Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastics) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 |
Belize | Polystyrene | Found in Schedule 1 - Restricted Products: Polystyrene (raw material for manufacturing of restricted product) | Environmental Protection (Pollution from Plastics) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 |
Canada | Expanded polystyrene | Ban on foodservice made of expanded/extruded polystyrene | |
Canada | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | Ban on foodservice ware made of polyvinyl chloride | Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138) |
China | Polyethylene | (…) prohibitions on the production and use of thin plastic bags and polyethylene agricultural films, as well as on the production of plastic products with medical waste and imports of plastic waste. | Government of the PRC (2020) |
China | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | Ban on the import of used plastics for use as raw materials, including plastic bags, films, and nets, and polyvinyl, styrene polymer, PET | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table 23 |
China | Polyvinyl | Ban on the import of used plastics for use as raw materials, including plastic bags, films, and nets, and polyvinyl, styrene polymer, PET | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table 23 |
China | Styrene | Ban on the import of used plastics for use as raw materials, including plastic bags, films, and nets, and polyvinyl, styrene polymer, PET | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table 23 |
Costa Rica | Polystyrene | A ban on single-use plastics (including polystyrene) in food service areas of government institutions. | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table 23 |
Dominica | Polystyrene | Ban on styrofoam cups and containers. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.285 |
Ecuador | Polystyrene | The manufacture and import, distribution, marketing, delivery, and use of containers or containers and glasses for food and beverages for human consumption when the containers are derived from polystyrene—whether expanded, extruded, or foam—and do not contain the minimum percentage of post-consumer recycled material in their composition | Government of Ecuador. (2020). Ley orgánica para la racionalización, reutilización, y reducción de plásticos de un solo uso. |
England | Polystyrene | Single-use polystyrene food or drink containers, including cups, are banned. | |
Germany | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | Mandatory deposit-refund scheme for disposable beverage bottles, including PET bottles | UNEP 2018 p.60 Table 27 |
Guyana | Polystyrene | The manufacture, use, distribution, and import of polystyrene containers for food service establishments is banned | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table 23 |
Haiti | Polyethylene | Ban on importing, manufacturing of black plastic polyethylene bags. | UNEP 2018 p.24 Table 7 |
Haiti | Polystyrene | The manufacture, import, and use of polystyrene products is banned. | UNEP 2018 p.51 Table 23 |
Macedonia | Ethylene | It is prohibited to release on the market bags for transport of goods made of ethylene polymers, poly (vinyl chloride) and/or other plastic materials. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.224 |
Macedonia | Vinyl chloride | It is prohibited to release on the market bags for transport of goods made of ethylene polymers, poly (vinyl chloride) and/or other plastic materials. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.224 |
Marshall Islands | Polystyrene | Ban on the importation, manufacture, sale and distribution of polystyrene cups and plates. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Mauritius | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | No responsible person shall bottle or cause to be bottled any beverage in a PET bottle unless he is in possession of a permit, and shall submit to the Department an annual return in respect of the number of PET bottles produced, collected, recycled and exported. | Karasik et al. 2020 |
Norway | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | Environmental tax on manufacturers and importers of recyclable bottles in PET plastic. | UNEP 2018 p.57 Table 25 |
Palau | Polystyrene | Ban on disposable plastic and polystyrene beverage containers in government offices | Karasik et al. 2020 p.286 |
Panama | Polyethylene | The use of polyethylene bags in supermarkets, self-service checkout, warehouses or shops in general for the transport of products or merchandise is prohibited. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.236 |
Paraguay | Polyethylene | Gradual replacement of polyethylene bags with biodegradable bags | UNEP 2018 p.21 Table 4 |
Peru | Expanded polystyrene | The law prohibits production (for national use), import, distribution, and sale of the following: - expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam) plates, cups and utensils for human food consumption | Ley No. 30884 que Regula el Plástico de Un Solo Uso y los Recipientes o Envases Descartables |
Republic of Korea | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | Ban on free distribution of disposable products, including PET bottles, plastic plates, utensils, cups and other disposable packages - these cannot be provided free of charge | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Republic of Korea | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | Manufacturers should not laminate or shrink-wrap with PVC . | Karasik et al. 2020 p.286 |
Rwanda | Polythene | Imported consumer goods packaged in polythene bags or single-use plastic items are subject to an environmental levy in accordance with relevant laws. The manufacturing, use, importation or sale of polythene bags and single-use plastic items are prohibited. Every authorized manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of polythene bags or single use plastic items must put in place the mechanisms to collect and segregate used polythene bags or single use plastic items and hand them over to the recycling plants. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.196 |
Saint Lucia | Polystyrene | A person shall not import, manufacture, sell, use, or distribute a Styrofoam or plastic food service container as specified in Part A and B of the Schedule. | Styrofoam and Plastic Food Service Containers (Prohibition) Act No. 22 of 2019. |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Polystyrene | Ban on manufacture, use, sale, and import of all expanded polystyrene products in the food service industry. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Saudi Arabia | Polyethylene | Prohibited to manufacture, advertise, sell, import, or use polypropylene and polyethylene plastics intended for one-time use, including personal care products, plastic bags intended for one-time use, and disposable foot products such as spoons, plates, and cups. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Saudi Arabia | Polypropylene | Prohibited to manufacture, advertise, sell, import, or use polypropylene and polyethylene plastics intended for one-time use, including personal care products, plastic bags intended for one-time use, and disposable foot products such as spoons, plates, and cups. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Scotland | Polystyrene | The Regulations make it an offence to supply, in the course of business, and to manufacture: single-use expanded polystyrene beverage cups, single-use expanded polystyrene beverage containers, and single-use expanded polystyrene food containers | |
Seychelles | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polyburtylene terephthalate | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate.“ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polycarbonate | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polyethylene | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
All beverage containers imported, manufactured, distributed, traded in or used shall be made of PET or glass. All beverage containers imported, manufactured, distributed, traded in or use shall be labeled by paper or PET film. All PET beverage containers shall have the standard symbol for PET moulded at the bottom or side wall of the container and the symbol of PET shall be clearly indicated on any label used. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.194 | ||
Seychelles | Polyphenylene oxide | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polypropylene | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polystyrene | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of polystyrene boxes. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Vinyl | Prohibition on the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of plastic utensils. Plastic is defined as: “material which contains as an essential ingredient a high polymer such as polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, vinyl, lowdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene resins, multi-materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonate, polyburtylene terephthalate “ | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Seychelles | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | The import, manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) labels shall be prohibited for the purpose of labeling beverage containers for use within the Republic of Seychelles | Karasik et al. 2020 p.194 |
Sri Lanka | Ethylene | The import of disposable polystyrene boxes and polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride are controlled. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Sri Lanka | Polyethylene | Ban on the manufacture, distribution and use of lunch wrappers made from polyethylene. The use of all forms of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene products or polypropylene products as decoration in political, social, religious, national, cultural or any other event or occasion is prohibited. | UNEP 2018 p.52 T.23 Karasik et al. 2020 p. 248 |
Sri Lanka | Polypropylene | The use of all forms of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene products or polypropylene products as decoration in political, social, religious, national, cultural or any other event or occasion is prohibited. | Karasik et al. 2020 p. 248 |
Sri Lanka | Polystyrene | Ban on the manufacture, distribution and use of food containers, plates, cups, and spoons made from polystyrene. Separately, the import of disposable polystyrene boxes is controlled. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Sri Lanka | Polythene | Prohibit - The manufacture of polythene or any polythene product of twenty microns or below in thickness for in country use; and the sale or use of polythene or any polythene product which is 20 microns or below in thickness. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.244 |
Sri Lanka | Styrene | The import of disposable polystyrene boxes and polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride are controlled. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Sri Lanka | Vinyl Chloride | The import of disposable polystyrene boxes and polymers of ethylene, styrene and vinyl chloride are controlled. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Switzerland | Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) | Dealers, manufacturers and importers who supply beverages in non-refillable PET or metal containers to consumers and who do not ensure the disposal of all containers they supply through financial contributions to a private organization, must: a. take back such non-refillable containers at all points of sale during all opening hours; b. pass such non-refillable containers on for recycling at their own expense. Dealers, manufacturers and importers who supply beverages in non-refillable PET or metal containers to consumers and who do not ensure the disposal of all containers they supply through financial contributions to a private organisation, must:..c. indicate clearly in easily visible places at the points of sale that they accept the return of these types of non-refillable containers. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.217 |
Switzerland | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) | Dealers, manufacturers and importers who supply beverages to consumers must: a. mark refillable containers as such; this does not apply to restaurant businesses; b. indicate the amount of the deposit charged on deposit-bearing beverage containers; c. on non-refillable PVC containers indicate the name and address of a company in Switzerland that is obliged to take them back. Dealers, manufacturers and importers who supply beverages in non-refillable PVC containers to consumers must charge a deposit. They must take back non-refillable PVC containers of all the products they stock, refund the deposit and at their own expense pass the containers on for recycling. Exempted from these obligations are holders of restaurant businesses who ensure that non-refillable PVC containers are collected. The deposit shall be not less than CHF 0.30 for any non-refillable PVC container. | Karasik et al. 2020 p.217 |
Tuvalu | Polystyrene | The manufacture, sale, and distribution of plastic foam products (including polystyrene foam, board stock, egg cartons, food containers, disposable plates and cups, and horticulture netting) is banned. | UNEP 2018 p.52 Table 23 |
Uganda | Ethene | The importation, local manufacture, sale or use of sacks and bags of polymers of ethene and polyethene is prohibited. | Karasik et al. 2020 |
Uganda | Polyethene | The importation, local manufacture, sale or use of sacks and bags of polymers of ethene and polyethene is prohibited. | Karasik et al. 2020 |
Vanuatu | Polystyrene | The manufacture, distribution, use, and import of polystyrene products, including takeout boxes, food packaging, disposable plates and cups, and horticultural netting is banned. | UNEP 2018 p.53 Table 23 |
Wales | Polystyrene | EPS or XPS cups, takeaway food containers, and lids for cups or takeaway food containers are prohibited. | |
Zimbabwe | Polystyrene | The manufacture, distribution, use, and import of polystyrene is prohibited, and any person who- (a) uses polystyrene in packaging to protect goods from damage during transportation or storage; (b) uses polystyrene in construction, shall take responsibility for recycling any polystyrene packaging material they manufacture and sell. | UNEP 2018 p.53 Table 23 |