ELAW: Terms and Definitions from Plastic Laws Country Name of law if clear Link to law Term used Definition Estonia Waste Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/520012015021/consolideagricultural plastic means silage wrap film, silage covering film, tunnel film, net wrap, and plastic twine Australia, WA Environmental Protection (Plastichttps://www.slp.wa.gov.au/pco/prod/filestore.nsf/FileURL/mrdoc_41671.pdf/$FILE/Environmental%20Protection%20(Plastic%20Bags)%20Regulations%202018%20-%20%5B00-c0-00%5D.pdf?OpenElement Bags) Regulations 2018Barrier bag a plastic bag without handles used to carry unpackaged perishable food Environment Management (Container Deposit) Regulations Fiji 2011 https://files.elaw.org/app/index.do#storage/files/1/Shared/Documents/Legal/plastic/Laws_ByCountry/Fiji?pbeverage container means a jar, carton, can, bottle made of glass, polyethylene terephalate (PET) or aluminum that is or was sealed by its manufacturer External Policy: Environmental Levy on Plastic Bags Manufactured South Africa in South Africa https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Policies/SE-PB-02%20-%20Environmental%20Levy%20on%20Plastic%20Bags%20Manufactured%20in%20South%20Africa%20-%20External%20Policy.pdfBin Liners A plastic bag used for lining a rubbish bin. Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution)biodegradable Act, 2019 single-use plastic bag that is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms Ville de Montreal By-Law 16- Canada, Montreal 051 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/sel/sypre-consultation/afficherpdf?idDoc=27530&typeDoc=1biodegradable bag bag that can be decomposed by microorganisms, resulting in the formation of water, carbon dioxide, inorganic compounds and biomass that are non-toxic for the environment Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfbiodegradable plastic any plastic capable of being decomposed in natural aerobic and anaerobic environments; Plastic Bag Use Reduction Palau Act https://www.palaugov.pw/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RPPL-No.-10-14-re.-Plastic-Bag-use-Reduction-...pdfbiodegradable plastic bag a plastic bag that is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms within five (5) years or less Environment Management (Waste Disposal and Fiji Recycling) Regulations 2007 https://doefiji.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/amended-waste-disposal-recycling.pdfbottle as a noun, means a small portable container for liquid; as a verb, means to manufacture or fill bottles with liquid for purposes of sale; Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfbusiness a business incorporated under the Business Corporations Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. B-601, the Companies Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, C-14, or required to be registered under the Extra-provincial Corporations Registration Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. E-14, and includes a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a cooperative association engaged in a retail operation and, for the purposes of section 4, a person employed by, or operating on behalf of, a business Korea, South Act on the Promotion of Saving andhttp://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?hseq=46235&lang=ENG Recycling of Resourcesby-products things produced incidentally in the processes of manufacturing, processing, repairing or selling products, supplying energy, or performing civil and construction works; Kenya (Draft) Plastic Bags Control and Management RegulationsCarrier (2018) bag bag constructed with handles and with or without gussets. Kenya Environmental Management and Co-Ordinationhttp://kenyalaw.org/kenya_gazette/gazette/volume/MTQ2NQ--/Vol.CXIX-No.31/ Act Carrier bag bag constructed with handles, and with or without gussets; External Policy: Environmental Levy on Plastic Bags Manufactured South Africa in South Africa https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Policies/SE-PB-02%20-%20Environmental%20Levy%20on%20Plastic%20Bags%20Manufactured%20in%20South%20Africa%20-%20External%20Policy.pdfCarrier bag Bags constructed with handles and with or without gussets. India Plastic Waste Management Rules,http://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PWM-Rules-2016-English.pdf 2016 carry bags bags made from plastic material or compostable plastic material, used for the purpose of carrying or dispensing commodities which have a self carrying feature but do not include bags that constitute or form an integral part of the packaging in which goods are sealed prior to use. Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfcheckout bag i) any bag intended to be used by a customer for the purpose of transporting items purchased or received by the customer from the business providing the bag, and ii) a bag used to package take-out food or food to be delivered Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfcling film a thin plastic film that sticks to itself and that is customarily used for wrapping food; Environment Management (Container Deposit) Regulations Fiji 2011 https://files.elaw.org/app/index.do#storage/files/1/Shared/Documents/Legal/plastic/Laws_ByCountry/Fiji?pCollection Agency means a person, retailer, producer, distributor, agency or legal entity that collects items designated under these Regulations for transport to a processor Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Commercial distribution of plasticsmaking plastic bags or sheets directly or indirectly available for various purposes including packaging of good, carrying of goods or carrying waste, at a price Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019compostable when used in relation to single use plastic food ware or a single use plastic bag, means single use plastic food ware or a single use plastic bag that - (a) meets the ASTM D6400, Standard Specification for Labelling of Plastics Designed to be Aerobically Composted in Municipal or Industrial Facilities, or another widely recognised standard for composability specified in any regulation made by the Minister under this Act; (b) is clearly labelled as compostable; and ( c) has been certified as compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute or a similar international certification authority; Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 725 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7680compostable bag any bag that a) degrades by biological processes; b) leaves no visible distinguishable or toxic residue; and c) displays one or more compostable mark(s) of conformity, as listed in Appendix A, attached to and forming part of this bylaw Plastic Bag Use Reduction Palau Act https://www.palaugov.pw/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RPPL-No.-10-14-re.-Plastic-Bag-use-Reduction-...pdfcompostable plastic bag a plastic bag which is able to decompose in aerobic environments that are maintained under specific controlled temperature and humidity conditions, and is capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site such that the material is not visually distinguishable and breaks down into carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with known compostable materials Rwanda Law No. 17/2019 of 10/8/2019 Relatinghttp://www.fonerwa.org/sites/default/files/Law_On_Single_Use_Plastics_In_Rwanda.pdf to the Prohibitioncompostable of Manufacturing, plastic material Importation,any material Use andmade Sale from of single-usePlastic Carry plastic Bags or and plastic Single-Use carry bag Plastic made Items from plant-based synthetic materials capable of undergoing biological decomposition in natural conditions India Plastic Waste Management Rules,http://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PWM-Rules-2016-English.pdf 2016 compostable plastics plastic that undergoes degradation by biological processes during composting to yield CO2, water, inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials, excluding conventional petro-based plastics, and does not leave visible, distinguishable or toxic residue Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 732 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7687compostable straw a straw that: a) degrades by biological processes; b) leaves no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue; and c) displays one or more compostable mark(s) of conformity, as listed in Appendix A, attached to and forming part of this bylaw. Palau Palau Recycling Act 2006 http://countrysafeguardsystems.net/sites/default/files/Palau%20Recycling%20Act%202006.pdfDeposit Beverage Containermeans the individual, separate, sealed, glass, polyethylene terephthalate, high density polyethylene, or metal container less than or equal to thirty-two fluid ounces, used for containing, at the time of sale to the consumer, a deposit beverage intended for use or consumption in the Republic. Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionDisposable and Container Depositan articleAct 2016 designed to be thrown away after use once St. Lucia Styrofoam and Plastic Food Servicehttp://www.slhta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Styrofoam-and-Plastic-Food-Service-Container-Act-22-of-2019.pdf Containers (Prohibition)Disposable Act, 2019 designed to be thrown away after single use disposable packaging intended for single use only Guyana Regulations No. 8 of 2015- The Environmentalhttps://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazettes-files/Extraordinary-gazette_10dec151.pdf ProtectionEnvironmentally (Expanded Polystyrene friendly Any Ban) product Regulations or service 2015 that is not harmful to the atmosphere or surroundings St. Lucia Styrofoam and Plastic Food Servicehttp://www.slhta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Styrofoam-and-Plastic-Food-Service-Container-Act-22-of-2019.pdf Containers (Prohibition)environmentally Act, 2019 sustainablemade from a biological based resource that is compostable in a facility or garden Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019expanded polystyrene polystyrene that has been expanded or blown using a gaseous blowing agent into a solid foam, and includes polystyrene beads Guyana Regulations No. 8 of 2015- The Environmentalhttps://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazettes-files/Extraordinary-gazette_10dec151.pdf ProtectionExpanded (Expanded polystyrene PolystyreneBlown Ban) polystyreneRegulations and2015 expanded and extruded foams which are thermoplastic petrochemical materials utilizing a styrene monomer and processed by any number of techniques including, but not limited to, fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, foam molding, and extrusion-blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene) Grenada Non-Biodegradable Waste Controlhttps://www.gov.gd/sites/hop/files/Acts-SROs/2018/S.R._O.%2018%20of%202018%20Non-Biodegradable%20Waste%20Control%20(Expanded%20Polystyrene)%20Order-1.pdf (Expanded Polystyrene)expanded Order, polystyrene 2018 foodany container product made of expanded polystyrene and used for selling or providing food for consumption and includes food containers, plates, hot beverage cup, cold beverage cups, egg cartons, but excludes meat trays and vegetable trays Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesEnvironmental Health (Expanded Polystyrenehttp://asycudaw.svgcustoms.net/downloads/polystreneACT.pdf Ban) RegulationsExpanded polystyrene food service products Zambia Environmental Management Act, http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Environmetal%20Mangement%20Act%2012%20of%202011.pdf2011 (No. 12 of 2011)Extended producer responsibilityactions that extend a person’s financial or physical responsibility for a product to the post-consumer stage of the product, and includes— (a) waste minimisation programmes; (b) financial contributions to any fund established to promote the minimisation, recovery, reuse or recycling of waste; (c) awareness programmes to inform the public of the impacts of waste emanating from the product on human health and the environment; and (e) any other measures to reduce the potential impacts of the product on human health and the environment India Plastic Waste Management Rules,http://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PWM-Rules-2016-English.pdf 2016 extended producer's responsibilitythe responsibility of a producer for the environmentally sound management of the product until the end of its life Kenya (Draft) Plastic Bags Control and Management RegulationsFlat bag (2018) bag constructed without handles and with or without gussets Kenya Environmental Management and Co-Ordination Act Flat bag bag constructed without handles, and with or without gussets. External Policy: Environmental Levy on Plastic Bags Manufactured South Africa in South Africa https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Policies/SE-PB-02%20-%20Environmental%20Levy%20on%20Plastic%20Bags%20Manufactured%20in%20South%20Africa%20-%20External%20Policy.pdfFlat bag Bags constructed without handles and with or without gussets. Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 723 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7678food service business a business that sells or provides food for consumption on or off of the business premises, including restaurants, fast food restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, coffee shops, vending trucks or carts, or cafeterias St. Lucia Styrofoam and Plastic Food Servicehttp://www.slhta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Styrofoam-and-Plastic-Food-Service-Container-Act-22-of-2019.pdf Containers (Prohibition)Food service Act, 2019 container disposable article used for the serving, packaging and conveying of food listed in the Schedule Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionImportation and Container Depositto bring Act 2016 into the Republic from a foreign source; Waste Minimisation (Plastic a bag that— (a) is wholly or predominantly made of plastic that is between 45 and 70 microns in thickness; AND (b) either— (i) Shopping Bags) Regulations is constructed of nylon, polypropylene, or polyester fabric, whether woven or non-woven, and designed to be multi-use; or (ii) New Zealand 2018 http://legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2018/0270/latest/whole.html?search=ts_act%40bill%40regulation%40deemedreg_plastic_resel_25_a&p=1#LMS140914long-life synthetic fabric multi-useis certified shopping by an entitybag accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand, or by an entity accredited by a comparable independent accrediting entity or organisation, to be capable of carrying 5 kg over a distance of 100 m for a minimum of 55 uses Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionManufacture and Container Depositthe Actmaking 2016 of goods or wares by manual labor or machinery, especially on a large scale; Waste Minimisation (Microbeads) Regulations New Zealand 2017 http://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2017/0291/latest/whole.html?search=ts_act%40bill%40regulation%40deemedreg_microbeads_resel_25_a&p=1#DLM7490715microbead water-insoluble plastic particle that is less than 5 mm at its widest point Microbeads in Toiletries Canada Regulations https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/SOR-2017-111.pdfmicrobeads the plastic microbeads set out in item 133 of the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Packaging Act Amendment oxidatively degradable Estonia Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/107042017001plastic carrier bag means a plastic carrier bag made of plastic that contains micro-particulate degradation additives Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastichttps://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/notices/environmental%20protection%20(control%20of%20plastic%20pollution)%20act%202019/ Pollution) Act, 2019oxo-biodegradable plastic that biodegrades through a two stage process where (a) in the first stage, additives in the plastic help to catalyse and accelerate oxidation, which aids in the breakdown of polymer chains in the plastics to smaller and wettable fragments; and (b) in the second stage, microorganisms access the carbon and hydrogen making the remaining fragments biodegrade into carbon dioxide, water and biomass, leaving no plastic or harmful residues behind Ville de Montreal By-Law 16- Canada, Montreal 052 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/sel/sypre-consultation/afficherpdf?idDoc=27530&typeDoc=2oxo-degradable or oxo-fragmentablebag made plasticof petroleum-based bag plastic to which oxidizing agents are added to stimulate its degradation into smaller pieces that may be invisible to the naked eye, but that are not biodegradable petroleum based plastic materials that include additives, which through oxidation lead to the fragmentation of the plastic material into micro-fragments or to chemical decomposition, often also referred to as oxo-biodegradable, photodegradable, thermo-degradable, oxo-fragmentable or pro-oxidant additive containing plastics; Rwanda Law No. 17/2019 of 10/8/2019 Relatinghttp://www.fonerwa.org/sites/default/files/Law_On_Single_Use_Plastics_In_Rwanda.pdf to the Prohibitionoxo-degradable of Manufacturing, plastics Importation, Use and Sale of Plastic Carry Bags and Single-Use Plastic Items Israel Packaging Management Law 5771https://www.sviva.gov.il/English/Legislation/Documents/Packaging%20Laws%20and%20Regulations/PackagingLaw2011.pdf ‐ 2011 packaging Packaging – An object and any material whatsoever, used or designated for use as wrapping or containment for a product, or used or designated for carrying a product, for its presentation or for its protection Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfpaper bag a bag made out of paper that is recyclable Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 727 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7682paper bag any bag made primarily of pulp or paper, but does not include a plastic bag Barbados Control of Disposable Plastics Act, 2019-11https://www.barbadosparliament.com/uploads/document/8dfda40c3ffafeb35aaae98691f50536.pdfPetro-based plastic bag A bag made of a petroleum based resin Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionPlastic and Container Deposita synthetic Act 2016 material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be melded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form; Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfplastic in relation to plastic packaging or plastic bottles, means any packaging or bottle made from any polymeric material; India Plastic Waste Management Rules,http://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PWM-Rules-2016-English.pdf 2016 plastic 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, Polybutylene terephthalate; Waste Minimisation (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulations New Zealand 2018 http://legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2018/0270/latest/whole.html?search=ts_act%40bill%40regulation%40deemedreg_plastic_resel_25_a&p=1#LMS140914plastic any plastic material that is manufactured from any source (including a bio-based source), whether or not it is designed to degrade in a particular way Single Use Plastics (Prohibition on the Importation of Single-Use Tuvalu Plastic) Regulation 2019 https://tuvalu-data.sprep.org/dataset/waste-single-used-plastic-regulation/resource/1483a12c-5990-4a9e-8b43-075047ba5715plastic a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, that can be moulded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form whether or not it is designed to degrade in a particular way Barbados Control of Disposable Plastics Act, 2019-11https://www.barbadosparliament.com/uploads/document/8dfda40c3ffafeb35aaae98691f50536.pdfPlastic A synthetic material that is made of a range of polymers Packaging Act Amendment Estonia Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/107042017001plastic means a polymer as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) establishing a European Chemicals Agency and amending Directive 1999/45 / EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769 / EEC and Commission Directives 91/155 / EEC, 93/67 / EEC, 93/105 / EC and 2000 / 21 / EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1–850), within the meaning of Article 3 (5), and all materials based on natural or artificial polymers, in both single and multi-layer versions, falling within Chapter 39 of the Combined Nomenclature in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 No 2658/87 Rwanda Law No. 17/2019 of 10/8/2019 Relatinghttp://www.fonerwa.org/sites/default/files/Law_On_Single_Use_Plastics_In_Rwanda.pdf to the Prohibitionplastic of Manufacturing, Importation,a material Use derived and Sale from of petrochemicals Plastic Carry Bags that andare lightweight,Single-Use Plasticsoft and Items non-compostable St. Lucia Styrofoam and Plastic Food Servicehttp://www.slhta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Styrofoam-and-Plastic-Food-Service-Container-Act-22-of-2019.pdf Containers (Prohibition)Plastic Act, 2019 a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or nylon that can be molded into shape while soft and set into a rigid or slightly elastic form Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfplastic bag any bag made with plastic, including biodegradable plastic or compostable plastic, but does not include a reusable bag Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 726 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7681plastic bag any bag made with any amount of plastic, including biodegradable plastic, but does not include a reusable bag An Act to Amend the Environmental Levy Act Fiji 2015 (July 2017) https://files.elaw.org/app/index.do#storage/files/1/Shared/Documents/Legal/plastic/Laws_ByCountry/Fiji?pplastic bag (a)a carry bag—(i) the body of which comprises, in whole or in part, polyethylene; (ii) that includes handles; (iii) that is provided by a prescribed business for the carrying or transporting of goods; and (iv) is not an integral part of a product’s packaging; OR (b) a bag that is of a kind prescribed by regulations Act 19 of 2019: An Act to Amend the Environment Fiji Management Act of 2005 http://www.parliament.gov.fj/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Act-19-Environment-Management-Budget-Amendment.pdfplastic bag (a) a carry bag— (i) the body of which comprises in whole or in part, polyethylene with a thickness of less than 50 microns; (ii) that is used for the carrying or transporting of goods; AN ACT ACT NO. 19 OF 2019 I assent. J. K. KONROTE President [24 June 2019] 112 Environment Management (Budget Amendment)—19 of 2019 (iii) that is not an integral part of a product’s packaging; (iv) that is not a waste disposal bag; and (v) that is not a bag that is of a kind prescribed by regulations; or (b) a bag that is of a kind prescribed by regulations Gambia Ban on Plastic Bags Order, 2015 http://meccnar.gm/sites/default/files/1%20BAN%20ON%20PLASTIC%20BAGS%20ORDER%20%20%20Final.pdfPlastic bag means a synthetic industrial product with a low density composed of numerous chemical molecules, which is mostly used in the packaging of various products such as foods, water, produce, powders, ice, magazines, chemicals, wastes etc Gambia, The Ban on Plastics Bag Order, 2015 http://meccnar.gm/sites/default/files/1%20BAN%20ON%20PLASTIC%20BAGS%20ORDER%20%20%20Final.pdfplastic bag means a synthetic industrial product with a low density composed of numerous chemical molecules, which is mostly used in the packaging of various products such as foods, water, produce, powders, ice, magazines, chemicals, wastes etc. Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Plastic bag (a) a plastic carrier bag with handles with is designed for the purpose of carrying goods; (b) a plastic flat bag constructed with no handles and with or without gussets which is designated for the purpose of carrying goods; or (c) a plastic refuse bag which is designed for the purpose of carrying wastes. Plastic Bag Use Reduction Palau Act https://www.palaugov.pw/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RPPL-No.-10-14-re.-Plastic-Bag-use-Reduction-...pdfplastic bag a bag that is provided by a retail establishment to a customer for the purpose of transporting groceries or other retail goods and not specifically designed for multiple re-use but does not include biodegradable or compostable plastic bags External Policy: Environmental Levy on Plastic Bags Manufactured South Africa in South Africa https://www.sars.gov.za/AllDocs/OpsDocs/Policies/SE-PB-02%20-%20Environmental%20Levy%20on%20Plastic%20Bags%20Manufactured%20in%20South%20Africa%20-%20External%20Policy.pdfPlastic bag A bag made of a thin, flexible plastic material, especially one (1) with handles supplied by a shop to carry goods purchased there. Waste Management (Plastic Tonga Levy) Regulations 2013 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/ton136449.pdfplastic bag a synthetic bag made from organic compounds for use in commerce, and includes plastic containers that the Waste Authority classifies as disposable containers, but does not include the following classes of plastic bags: (a) plastic bags solely used at the point of importation to contain-(i) fresh fish and fresh fish products; (ii) fresh meat and fresh meat products; or (iii) fresh poultry and fresh poultry products, Provided that such bags are not greater in dimension than 225mm in width (exclusive of any gussets), by 345mm in depth (inclusive of any gussets), by 450mm in length, (inclusive of any handles); (b) plastic bags solely used to contain the products referred to in paragraph (a) where such products are contained in packaging, including plastic bags, Provided that such plastic bags are not greater in dimension than the dimensions referred to in paragraph (a); and (c) plastic bags used to contain goods or products sold:(i) on board a ship or aircraft used for carrying passengers for reward; or (ii) in an area of a port or airport to which intending passengers are denied access unless in possession of a valid ticket or boarding card, for the purpose of carrying the goods on board the ship or aircraft referred to in subparagraph (i). Kenya (Draft) Plastic Bags Control and Managementhttps://www.nema.go.ke/images/featured/Draft_Plastic_Management_Regulations-_05.11_2018.pdf RegulationsPlastic (2018) bags carrier bag or flat bag composed of polythene. Micronesia, Fed. St- State of KosraeState Law No. 11-174 http://fsmlaw.org/kosrae/Law/pdf/11law/state%20law%20no.%2011-174.pdfPlastic Bags a shopping or grocery carryout bags that hash handles, made from (in whole, or in part) polyethylene and is either biodegradable or non-biodegradable provided by a wholesale business retailer, including shops, restaurants, and salespeople to a customer at the point of sale and incidental to the purchase of other goods Philippines, Muntinlupa The Implementing Rules and Regulationshttps://www.alabangbulletin.com/full-text-of-the-no-plastic-rule-in-muntinlupa/ of City plasticOrdinance bags No. 10-109 also known as sando bags, pouch, plastic shopping bags and plastic film bags. It is a type of flexible packaging material made of thin, plastic film that is used for containing and transporting food and other products (commercial or industrial). It also refer to thin-gauge packaging medium that is used as bag or wrap Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfplastic barrier packaging plastic packaging used to seal goods to protect those goods from breakages or contamination with other goods or extraneous matter; Environment Management (Waste Disposal and Fiji Recycling) Regulations 2007 https://doefiji.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/amended-waste-disposal-recycling.pdfplastic bottle means – (a) a PET bottle; and (b) any other bottle or container made of plastic that the Minister may, by order in the Gazette, declare to be a plastic bottle for the purpose of these Regulations; Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfplastic bread packaging plastic packaging and primarily for the packaging of bread; Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Plastic bread wrapping Flimsy bread bag, a shrinklene bread bag and a wickered bread bag which are designed for the purpose of packaging bread Packaging Act Amendment Estonia Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/107042017001plastic carrier bag is a carrier bag with or without handles made of plastic, which the consumer receives at the point of sale of the goods South Africa Regulations Under Section 24 (d)http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/saf73211.pdf of the Environment plasticConservation carrier Actbag (ACT NO.a 73bag, of made1989) of- Plasticplastic Carrierfilm, with Bags handles, and Plastic with or Flat without Bags gussets, and which complies with paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Compulsory Specification; ELAW: Terms and Definitions from Plastic Laws Country Name of law if clear Link to law Term used Definition Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfplastic carrier packaging plastic packaging for the carriage of goods by a person that is manufactured with or without handles, or with or without gussets; Rwanda Law No. 17/2019 of 10/8/2019 Relatinghttp://www.fonerwa.org/sites/default/files/Law_On_Single_Use_Plastics_In_Rwanda.pdf to the Prohibitionplastic of Manufacturing, carry bag Importation,a synthetic Use industrial and Sale product of Plastic with Carry a low Bags density and composedSingle-Use of Plastic numerous Items ethane molecules used in packaging or carrying products British Virgin Is Act No. 7938 http://www.viwma.org/images/PDFDOCS/plasticbagban.pdfPlastic checkout bag Means a carryout bag that is provided by a business to a customer for the purpose of transporting groceries or other retail goods, and is made from non-compostable plastic and not specifically designed and manufactured for multiple re-use. The terms does not include: A) bags used by customers inside a business to package loose items, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, ground coffee, grains, candies, or small hardware items; B) bags used to contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish, flowers, or potted plants, or other items to contain dampness; C) bags used to protects or transport prepared foods, beverages, or bakery goods; D) bags provided by pharmacists to contain prescription medications; E) Newspaper bags for home newspaper delivery; F) door-hanger bags; G) laundry, dry cleaning, or garment bags, including bags provided by hotels to guests to contain wet or dirty clothing; H) bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or yard waste bags; I) bags used to contain live animals, such as fish or insects sold in pet stores; or J) bags used to transport chemical pesticides, drain-cleaning chemicals, or other caustic chemicals sold at the retail level; provided that this exemption shall be limited to one bag per customer. US Virgin Islands Plastic Checkout Bag means a carryout bag that is provided by a business to a customer for the purpose of transporting groceries or other retail goods, and is made from non compostable plastic and not specifically designed and manufactured for multiple re-use. The term does not include: South Africa Regulations Under Section 24 (d)http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/saf73211.pdf of the Environment plasticConservation film Act (ACT NO.a 73continuous, of 1989) -thin, Plastic non-woven Carrier Bags membranous and Plastic skin Flat or Bagslayer of flexible material made of thermoplastic materials; Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Plastic film a continuous, thin unwoven membranous skin or layer of flexible material made of polymers of ethylene or propylene and combinations thereof South Africa Regulations Under Section 24 (d)http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/saf73211.pdf of the Environment plasticConservation flat bag Act (ACT NO.a 73bag, of made1989) of- Plasticplastic Carrierfilm, without Bags handles,and Plastic with Flat or withoutBags gussets, and which complies with paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Compulsory Specification; Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Personal Care and Cosmetics Products Containing Plastic Taiwan Microbeads https://oaout.epa.gov.tw/law/EngLawContent.aspx?lan=E&id=199&KW=plastic+particlesplastic microbeads solid plastic particles used for exfoliation or cleaning of the body wherein the scope of particles diameter is smaller than 5 mm and the material of which they are made includes biodegradable plastic Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, Zimbabwe 2010 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim171720.pdfplastic packaging plastic barrier packaging, plastic carrier packaging and plastic bread packaging Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Plastic sheet A flat plastic sheet used for various purposes including wrapping fresh food products and construction works Australia, ACT Plastic Shopping Bags Ban Act 2010,http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2010-49/current/pdf/2010-49.pdf A2010-49 (AustraliaPlastic Capital shopping Territory) bag (a) means— (i) a bag that is made (in whole or in part) of polyethylene with a thickness of less than 35 microns; or (ii) a bag prescribed by regulation to be a plastic shopping bag; but (b) does not include— (i) a biodegradable bag; or (ii) a plastic bag that is an integral part of the packaging in which goods are sealed prior to sale; or (iii) a barrier bag; or (iv) a bag prescribed by regulation not to be a plastic shopping bag. Papua New Guinea Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulationhttp://customs.gov.pg/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/pages_06_legislation_and_publications_1_legislation_03_customs_prohibited_import_regulations.pdf 1973, SchedulePlastic shopping 2 (item bag 185A) any of the substances defined as all High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bags with or without handles used or provided at the point of sales, used as carrying or transporting of retail or wholesale goods including:- (a) HDPE carry bags; and (b) Vegetable or tear-off bags; and (c) Food bags (used at Kai Bars) plastic shopping bag means a bag that— (i) is wholly or predominantly made of plastic that is less than 70 microns in thickness; and (ii) is new or unused; and (iii) has handles; but (b) does not include -- (i) a long-life synthetic fabric multi-use shopping bag; or (ii) a plastic bag that is, or forms an integral part of, the packaging in which goods are sealed or contained before sale Grenada Non-Biodegradable Waste Controlhttps://www.gov.gd/sites/hop/files/Acts-SROs/2018/S.R._O.%2019%20of%202018%20Non-Biodegradable%20Waste%20Control%20(Plastic%20Bags)%20Order.pdf (Plastic Bags) Order,plastic 2018 shopping bags any single-use shopping bag with handles and made of plastic Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionPlastic andshopping Container bags Deposita carryout Act 2016 bag composed primarily of thermoplastic synthetic polymeric material, which is provided by a store to a customer at the point of sale and incidental to the purchased of other goods; Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 730 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7685plastic straw a straw made primarily of plastic, including biodegradable plastic, but is not a reusable straw or a compostable straw Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Plastic wrap Thin plastic film typically used for sealing food items in containers to keep them fresh over a long period of time and includes cling film, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, cling wrap or food wrap means a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene that can be moulded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form; (A) bags used by customers inside a business to package loose items, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, ground coffee, grains, candies, or small hardware items; (B) bags used to contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, or fish, flowers, or potted plants, or other items to contain dampness; (C) bags used to protect or transport prepared foods, beverages, or bakery goods; (D) bags provided by pharmacists to contain prescription medications; (E) newspaper bags for home newspaper delivery; (F) door-hanger bags; (G) laundry, dry cleaning, or garment bags, including bags provided by hotels to guests to contain wet or dirty clothing; (H) bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or yard waste bags; or (I) bags used to contain live animals, such as fish or insects sold in pet stores; Uganda National Environmental Act No. 5 https://papersmart.unon.org/resolution/uploads/uganda_statement.pdf2019 plastics (J) bags used to transport chemical pesticides, drain-cleaning chemicals, or other caustic chemicals sold at the retail level; provided that this exemption shall be limited to one bag per customer. Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019polystyrene includes expanded polystyrene that is a thermoplastic petrochemical material, which is a styrene monomer and processed by any number of techniques including, fusion of polymer spheres ( expanded bead polystyrene), injection moulding, foam moulding, and extrusion-blow moulding ( extruded foam polystyrene); Kenya (Draft) Plastic Bags Control and Management RegulationsPolythene (2018) a synthetic industrial product with a low density composed of numerous chemical molecules with a chemical formula: (CH2=CH2) Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfpre-packaged in relations to foods or bakery goods, means foods or bakery goods that are completely enclosed by wrapping or a container Australia, WA Environmental Protection (Plastichttps://www.slp.wa.gov.au/pco/prod/filestore.nsf/FileURL/mrdoc_41671.pdf/$FILE/Environmental%20Protection%20(Plastic%20Bags)%20Regulations%202018%20-%20%5B00-c0-00%5D.pdf?OpenElement Bags) Regulations 2018Prescribed plastic bag (a) means a bag that is — (i) made in whole or in part of plastic; and (ii) has handles; and (iii) has a thickness of 35 microns or less; but (b) does not include a bag that is — (i) a barrier bag; or (ii) a plastic bag that is, or is an integral part of, the packaging in which goods are sealed for sale; or (iii) a plastic bag provided by a medical care provider to a person receiving services from that medical care provider Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Primary packaging materialthe first level product packaging material that contains an item being sold Environment Management (Container Deposit) Regulations Fiji 2011 https://files.elaw.org/app/index.do#storage/files/1/Shared/Documents/Legal/plastic/Laws_ByCountry/Fiji?pProduct Stewardship Plan orA proposedPSP written plan in accordance with Section 3, that must be approved by the Department of Environment prior to receiving a beverage container permit Environment Management (Container Deposit) Regulations Fiji 2011 https://files.elaw.org/app/index.do#storage/files/1/Shared/Documents/Legal/plastic/Laws_ByCountry/Fiji?precovery rate A percentage of the total amount of collected items designated under these Regulations divided by the amount of items generated Guyana Regulations No. 8 of 2015- The Environmentalhttps://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazettes-files/Extraordinary-gazette_10dec151.pdf ProtectionRecyclable (Expanded PolystyreneSolid Ban) waste Regulations that can 2015 be processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesEnvironmental Health (Expanded Polystyrenehttp://asycudaw.svgcustoms.net/downloads/polystreneACT.pdf Ban) RegulationsRecyclable In relation to containers or packaging for food means containers or packaging that can be processed and returned to the economic mainstream in the form of raw materials or products British Virgin Is Act No. 7939 http://www.viwma.org/images/PDFDOCS/plasticbagban.pdfRecyclable Paper Bag Means a paper bag that A) is one hundred percent recyclable; B) contains a minimum of forty percent post-consumer recycled content; and C) displays the words 'Reusable' and 'Recyclable' in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bags Environment Management (Waste Disposal and Fiji Recycling) Regulations 2007 https://doefiji.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/amended-waste-disposal-recycling.pdfrecycle means to receive waste and – (a) process it, or cause it to be processed, for reuse; (b) convert it into power; or (c) export it; Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionRecycled and paper Container bag Deposita paper Act 2016 bag that is manufactured from recycled content and displays the words made from recycled material and/or is recyclable; Environment Management (Container Deposit) Regulations Fiji 2011 https://files.elaw.org/app/index.do#storage/files/1/Shared/Documents/Legal/plastic/Laws_ByCountry/Fiji?precycling the process by which items designated under these Regulations are recovered, collected, transported, separated, baled, and sold for reuse and would otherwise be disposed of as solid waste Korea, South Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resourcesrecycling facilities installations, equipment, facilities, etc. prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment, which are used to manufacture, process, assemble, repair, collect, transport, and keep recyclable resources or recycled products; LAW No. 8006 of 25 June Brazil 2018 http://www3.alerj.rj.gov.br/lotus_notes/default.asp?id=53&url=L2NvbnRsZWkubnNmL2M4YWEwOTAwMDI1ZmVlZjYwMzI1NjRlYzAwNjBkZmZmL2YwNGQ1YWI1MTE3N2NlN2E4MzI1ODJiOTAwNTBiNzgzP09wZW5Eb2N1bWVudA==Reusable bag Resistance of at least 4 (four), 7 (seven) or 10 (ten) kilos and be made with more than 51% (fifty and one percent) of material from renewable sources Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 724 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7679retail business a business whose main activity is the sale or provision of any types of goods directly to customers Ville de Montreal By-Law 16- Canada, Montreal 053 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/sel/sypre-consultation/afficherpdf?idDoc=27530&typeDoc=3retail store an establishment whose main activity is the sale of merchandise at the retail level Australia, WA Environmental Protection (Plastichttps://www.slp.wa.gov.au/pco/prod/filestore.nsf/FileURL/mrdoc_41671.pdf/$FILE/Environmental%20Protection%20(Plastic%20Bags)%20Regulations%202018%20-%20%5B00-c0-00%5D.pdf?OpenElement Bags) Regulations 2018Retailer a person who sells goods in trade or commerce Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionReusable and Container Depositan articleAct 2016 designed to be reused again repeatedly recyclable means an article designed to be recycled Prescribed date for prohibition’ means the five (5) months after promulgation of regulations; Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019reusable when used in relation to plastic food ware means an object that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, and composed of durable material suitable for multiple washings and reuse; Plastic Bag Use Reduction Palau Act https://www.palaugov.pw/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/RPPL-No.-10-14-re.-Plastic-Bag-use-Reduction-...pdfreusable bag a bag that is specifically designed for reuse and is made of cloth or other washable or cleanable material suitable for reuse British Virgin Is Act No. 7940 http://www.viwma.org/images/PDFDOCS/plasticbagban.pdfReusable Bag Means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuses and is made of: A) cloth or other washable fabric; or B) durable material suitable for reuse, including plastic that is at least 2.25 mils thick Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfreusable bag a bag with handles that is i) intended to be used for transporting items purchased or received by the customer from a business ii) designed and manufactured to be capable of at least 100 uses, and iii) primarily made of cloth or other washable fabric Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 728 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7683reusable bag a bag with handles that is designed or manufactured to have a minimum lifetime of 100 uses and is a t least 2.25 mils (0.571 millimetres) thick, if made of plastic. Canada, Wood Buffalo Bylaw No. 12/007 https://www.rmwb.ca/Assets/Departments/Legislative+and+Legal+Services/Bylaws/ShoppingBag.pdfReusable container any bag, box or other container specifically designed and manufactured to hold at least 20 pounds of weight without failure or sign of eminent failure, is resistant to cuts and tears, and is made of: cloth or other machine washable fabric; and/or durable plastic that is at least 2.25 mils (.571 millimeters) thick; and/or any other durable material suitable for multiple uses; and only includes a cardboard box made of pressed paper pulp or pasted sheets of paper used for cartons where such cardboard box has been used previously Estonia Packaging Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/112122018058?leiaKehtiv#para5reusable packaging intended and planned to go through at least several gears or laps in the reus system during its life cycle, depending on the purpose, possibility and suitability of use of the packaging Marshall Islands Styrofoam cups and plates, and Plastichttps://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2016/2016-0017/StyrofoamCupsandPlatesandPlasticProductsProhibitionandContainerDepositAct2016_2.pdf Products ProhibitionReusable and shopping Container bag Depositshopping Act 2016 bags which are not plastic that can be reused many times, including local baskets; this is an alternative to plastic shopping bags; Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 731 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7686reusable straw a straw made of durable materials including metal, glass, silicone, or bamboo, but is not made primarily of plastic other than silicone plastic Korea, South Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resourcesreuse re-using recyclable resources as they are or after repairing or making them re-usable for production activities; Ville de Montreal By-Law 16- Canada, Montreal 054 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/sel/sypre-consultation/afficherpdf?idDoc=27530&typeDoc=4shopping bag bag offered to clients at the check-out counter in retail stores to carry out their merchandise External Trade (Shopping Plastic Bags Prohibition) Order, Antigua and Barbuda 2017 http://legalaffairs.gov.ag/pdf/bills/External_Trade_Prohibition_of_Plastic_Bags_Order_2017.pdfshopping plastic bag plastic bags that are polyethylene or petroleum-based used as shopping bags. These are sometimes called single-use bags for carrying items from a store to a home. Jamaica Trade (Plastic Packaging Materialhttps://www.nepa.gov.jm/new/legal_matters/laws/Environmental_Laws/Proc_1_Trade_Act.pdf Prohibition) Order, 2018single use plastic means single use plastic bags, packaging made wholly or in part of expanded polystyrene foam or drinking straws, made wholly or in part of polyethylene or polypropylene manufactured for single use Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019single use plastic bag Any bag made either in whole or in part from plastic that is- ( a) typically provided at a check-out stand, cash register, or other point of sale; and (b) commonly used for the transport of merchandise, food, or other tangible item; Jamaica Trade (Plastic Packaging Materialhttps://www.nepa.gov.jm/new/legal_matters/laws/Environmental_Laws/Proc_1_Trade_Act.pdf Prohibition) Order, 2019single use plastic bag means any bag made wholly or in part of polyethylene or polypropylene and of the applicable dimensions (dimensions not exceeding 610 mm x 610 mm, and 0.03mm in thickness (before the 1st of January 2021) switching to 0.06 mm (after 1st of January 2021) Turks and Caicos Islands Plastic and Other Single Use Productshttp://online.fliphtml5.com/fizd/wclb/#p=1 (Use and Wastesingle Management) use plastic Ordinance bag means 2019 a bio-degradable or non-biodegradable plastic bag which-- (a) is not designed and manufactured for multiple re-use; (b) has handles; (c) is made from non-compostable plastic; and (d) is distributed at the point of sale in retail trade, to carry out goods. Barbados Control of Disposable Plastics Act, 2019-11https://www.barbadosparliament.com/uploads/document/8dfda40c3ffafeb35aaae98691f50536.pdfSingle use plastic containersAny of the following disposable containers made of plastic or polystyrene: cups; food containers; egg trays; plates; or polystyrene containers used in the culinary retail industry; Barbados Control of Disposable Plastics Act, 2019-11https://www.barbadosparliament.com/uploads/document/8dfda40c3ffafeb35aaae98691f50536.pdfsingle use plastic cutlery petroleum based plastic cutlery of a disposable nature and includes beverage stirrers and straws composed of petroleum based resins Bahamas, The Environmental Protection (Control of Plastic Pollution) Act, 2019single use plastic food wareany object made in whole or in part from plastic that is commonly used to consume, contain, store, separate, serve, or transport any food or drink; Canada, Wood Buffalo Bylaw No. 12/008 https://www.rmwb.ca/Assets/Departments/Legislative+and+Legal+Services/Bylaws/ShoppingBag.pdfsingle-use bag a bag that is made of: less than 2.25 mils (.571 millimeter) thick polyethylene; and/or pulp or paper, and, for clarity, shall include, but is not limited to: a door hanger bag designed to hold flyers, coupons or other advertisements and intended to be left on the doors of homes; a decorative paper or plastic gift bag where such bag is being used to transport goods; a biodegradable bag composed of, in whole or part, biodegradable plastic, oxo-biodegradable plastic, plastarch, polylactide, or any other plastic resin composite that is intended to degrade at a faster rate than non-biodegradable plastic film. Rwanda Law No. 17/2019 of 10/8/2019 Relatinghttp://www.fonerwa.org/sites/default/files/Law_On_Single_Use_Plastics_In_Rwanda.pdf to the Prohibitionsingle-use of Manufacturing, plastic item Importation,a disposable Use and plastic Sale item of Plastic designed Carry to beBags used and once Single-Use before it Plastic is discarded Items or recycled. Single use plastic items include plastic carry bags, oxo-degradable plastics and other items whose part is made from plastic material; Waste Reduction and Canada, Northwest Territories Recovery Act https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/files/legislation/waste-reduction-recovery/waste-reduction-recovery.r2.pdfsingle-use retail bag a bag that is designed to carry customer purchases from a retail store, but does not include a) a bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other durable material suitable for reuse b) a bag provided by a pharmacist to contain prescription drugs c) a bag used to protect dry-cleaning d) a small lightweight bag provided to a customer inside a retail store that is designed to contain i) bulk items not otherwise contained in primary packaging such as nuts, grains, candy or small hardware items such as nails and bolts ii) raw fruits and vegetables, bakery items, fresh or frozen meat, fish or poultry, or iii) prepared foods whether hot or cold Canada, Prince Edward Island Plastic Bag Reduction Act https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/p-09-2-plastic_bag_reduction_act.pdfsmall paper bag any bag made out of paper that is less than 660 square centimetres when flat Town of Qualicum Beach Canada, Qualicum Beach Bylaw NO. 729 https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/7684straw a tube used to transfer a beverage from a container to the mouth of the individual drinking the beverage by suction St. Lucia Styrofoam and Plastic Food Servicehttp://www.slhta.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Styrofoam-and-Plastic-Food-Service-Container-Act-22-of-2019.pdf Containers (Prohibition)Styrofoam Act, 2019 material made from plastic foam which is formed with the use of a gas or volatile liquid introduced into liquid plastic to make polystyrene bubbles styrofoam/styrophor refers to a kind of packaging material used as food containers, disposable cups, plates, etc Australia, WA Environmental Protection (Plastichttps://www.slp.wa.gov.au/pco/prod/filestore.nsf/FileURL/mrdoc_41671.pdf/$FILE/Environmental%20Protection%20(Plastic%20Bags)%20Regulations%202018%20-%20%5B00-c0-00%5D.pdf?OpenElement Bags) Regulations 2018Supply Sell, provide and make available Packaging Act Amendment Estonia Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/107042017001thin plastic carrier bag a plastic carrier bag that is thinner than 50 microns Malawi Environment Management (Plastics) https://cepa.rmportal.net/Library/inbox/environment-management-plastics-regulations-2015/viewRegulations 2015 Trade The sale of plastic bags or sheets to any person, including, but not limited to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of goods for use in the Republic of Malawi South Africa Regulations Under Section 24 (d)http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/saf73211.pdf of the Environment tradeConservation Act (ACT NO.the 73 sale of 1989) of plastic - Plastic carrier Carrier bags Bags and plastic and Plastic flat bags Flat toBags any person, including, but not limited to, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of goods, for use within the Republic of South Africa Ville de Montreal By-Law 16- Canada, Montreal 055 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/sel/sypre-consultation/afficherpdf?idDoc=27530&typeDoc=5traditional plastic bag bag made of petroleum-based plastic that is not biodegradable Packaging Act Amendment Estonia Act https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/107042017001ultra-thin plastic carrier bagmeans a plastic carrier bag that is thinner than 15 microns and is used for hygiene purposes or for the initial packaging of bulk foodstuffs where this helps to prevent food waste India Plastic Waste Management Rules,http://moef.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PWM-Rules-2016-English.pdf 2016 waste pickers individuals or agencies, groups of individuals voluntarily engaged or authorised for picking of recyclable plastic waste Rwanda Law No. 17/2019 of 10/8/2019 Relatinghttp://www.fonerwa.org/sites/default/files/Law_On_Single_Use_Plastics_In_Rwanda.pdf to the Prohibitionwoven of Manufacturing, polypropylene Importation,polypropylene Use and strips/threads Sale of Plastic that Carry have Bags been and woven Single-Use in two directions Plastic Items (warp and weft) to create a light, but strong and heavy duty material.