Tag Archives: Ban of single-use plastics

Türkiye is preparing to take an important step for the environment by phasing out single-use plastics… As part of the Zero Waste initiative, the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry has drafted new regulations that will prohibit the sale of plastic cutlery, plates, cups, straws and cotton buds. The regulation, expected to …

India is set to impose a nationwide ban on some single-use plastic items on Oct. 2, with the goal of eliminating all such items by 2022.  India generates about 26,000 metric tons of plastic waste daily, much of which ends up as litter. As part of implementing the ban, the …