Malta Proposes Charges On Plastic Takeaway Containers And Cups

Malta Proposes Charges On Plastic Takeaway Containers And Cups

The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has formally proposed charges on plastic takeaway boxes and cups. The proposal, which is up for public consultation, states that the new guidelines follow an EU directive to reduce single-use plastic litter. Establishments won’t be allowed to serve food and drinks in single-use plastic containers and cups to customers who dine on site. For takeaway, single-use plastic food containers and cups for bev…

High Court Bans Single-Use Plastics at Weddings and Hill Stations

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has banned the use of single-use plastic items at weddings and in popular hill stations including Munnar, Vagamon, Nelliyampathy, and Athirappilly. Items such as disposable plates, cups, straws, covers, and bakery boxes are now prohibited from use and sale in these areas. The ban also extends to official functions, auditoriums, hotels, and restaurants, specifically targeting plastic water bottles under 5 litres and s…

Ethiopia Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags in Nationwide Crackdown on Pollution - Packaging MEA

Ethiopia has officially implemented a nationwide ban on the manufacture, import, and distribution of single-use plastic bags. The legislation, passed by the country’s House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR), aims to combat the escalating environmental damage caused by plastic pollution, particularly in urban and agricultural areas. Under the new law, individuals caught using or distributing