On October 2, 2024, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) circulated a notification on ""Plastic Waste Reduction and Environmental Protection Act"" for comments. This is an Act to control and restrict the importation and distribution of single use plastic items to reduce the significant environmental impact of single use plastics, including pollution of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, harm to wildlife, risks to human health and contribution to the overall waste management crisis by promoting sustainable alternatives and safeguarding our natural resources for future generations.
This Act will be effective from December 31, 2024. Public comments are due by December 01, 2024.
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