Solutions Database

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California SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act)

California, USA | In implementation; full targets by 2032

The most ambitious US packaging law: 25 percent source reduction of plastic packaging and 65 percent recycling of single-use plastic by 2032.

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Chile single-use plastics in food service (Law 21.368)

Chile | In force, phased

Restricts single-use plastic in restaurants and food delivery and promotes refillable drink bottles; builds on Chile’s 2016 producer responsibility law.

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Colorado HB22-1355 (Producer Responsibility Program for Recycling)

Colorado, USA | Operating; fees since January 2026

Packaging EPR law that funds statewide recycling access; producer fees began in January 2026.

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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

European Union | Applies since 12 August 2026, with later phase-ins

Sets EU-wide rules for recyclable design, recycled content, reuse targets and labelling for all packaging.

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EU Single-Use Plastics Directive

European Union | In force; bans since 2021, tethered caps since 2024

Bans single-use plastic items that have alternatives, such as cutlery, plates, straws and foam food containers, and requires tethered caps.

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France AGEC anti-waste law

France | In force since 2020, phased measures

Sets a path to end single-use plastic packaging by 2040, bans plastic around most fruit and vegetables, and requires microfibre filters in new washing machines.

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Maine LD 1541 (Stewardship Program for Packaging)

Maine, USA | In implementation; stewardship organization still being selected

First US packaging EPR law (2021), reimbursing municipalities for recycling costs.

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Maryland SB 901 (Packaging and Paper Products Producer Responsibility)

Maryland, USA | Early implementation; payments expected from 2028

Packaging EPR law enacted in 2025 that allows more than one producer responsibility organization.

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Minnesota HF 3911 (Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act)

Minnesota, USA | Early implementation

Packaging EPR law enacted in 2024 with reuse and reduction goals; producers cover at least half of costs from 2029.

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Oregon SB 582 (Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act)

Oregon, USA | Operating; first fees July 2025

Packaging extended producer responsibility law; producers began paying fees in July 2025.

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Panama City rivers, mangroves and bay cleanup plan

Panama City, Panama | Under way; 425 days of work

A US$4.8 million, 425-day program by the Alcaldía de Panamá to clear waste from the Matías Hernández and Río Abajo rivers, mangroves and the Bay of Panama shoreline. 534 tons removed by 12 September 2026.

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Washington SB 5284 (Packaging and Paper EPR)

Washington, USA | Early implementation

Packaging EPR law enacted in 2025; producer registration was due in July 2026 and the program starts later this decade.

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