Kao receives first manufacturer license for plastic waste recycling in Japan
JAPAN – Kao Corporation and its subsidiary, Kao Transport and Logistics Company Limited,...
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Category: Regulatory & Policy
South Africa unveils comprehensive waste tyre management plan to address sector challenges
SOUTH AFRICA – Minister Barbara Creecy of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment has...
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IPPs gain entry to Kenya’s electricity distribution market
KENYA – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya has introduced new...
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FDA greenlights Borealis’ Borcycle M for food-grade packaging applications
USA – Borealis has secured two letters of no objection (LNO) from the US Food & Drug...
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Turning the Tide: Uganda launches ambitious waste management plan
UGANDA – The National Environment Authority (NEMA) in Uganda has unveiled an ambitious plan...
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EU commits to banning single-use plastic for fresh produce
EUROPE – The EU has reached a provisional agreement to enact new legislation aimed at...
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FDA bans PFAS in food packaging to safeguard public health
USA – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a significant move to enhance...
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EAC Partner States’ pledge to promote renewable energy and tackle fossil fuel issues
EAST AFRICA – East African Community (EAC) Partner States have reaffirmed their dedication...
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European Commission pushes for ban on BPA in food packaging
EUROPE – The European Commission has initiated a consultation on a preliminary proposal to...
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Streamlining the Paper Sector: KAM seeks government intervention to streamline paper sector
KENYA – The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and its members in the paper value chain...
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KEPRO launches Consumer-Led Transformation Program to expedite waste consciousness in Kenya
KENYA – The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) has launched the...
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BASF announces plans to exit joint ventures in Xinjiang amid rights record scrutiny
CHINA – BASF, the German chemicals producer, has unveiled intentions to divest its stakes in BASF...
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