The research presented in this report demonstrates that there is no single universally applicable reuse system. Instead, reuse systems should be tailored to the business sector and socio-economic context. The research proposes the transition to reuse, in which reusable packaging can become the new norm. The findings from this study suggest that the transition to reuse systems can begin immediately in settings that require the least infrastructure change, the least new investment, and the least consumer behaviour change, such as closed systems. The review also highlights that the importance of global reuse standards is critical, as the absence of standards inhibits investment and allows only fragmented approaches to persist, thus preventing small businesses from engaging in larger-scale reuse systems. The Global Plastics Treaty presents a key opportunity to lay the foundations of reuse systems. Reuse standards should emphasise health and safety, data collection, and the standardisation of reusable packaging. Furthermore, policy developments should be consumer-focused, aligned with supply chains, and respect the need for a just transition. More broadly, the Global Plastics Treaty can provide a framework for reuse to evolve as a key tool to tackle plastic pollution while building economic, social, and environmental resilience.
The Ocean Plastics Charter aims to bring together leading countries, sub-national governments, businesses, and civil society organisations to commit to a more resource-efficient and sustainable approach to keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment. With this charter, it aims to transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient method of managing plastics. Through[…]
These regulations are intended to promote sustainable development, food security, and the sustainable management of fishing activities in Palau’s waters. They also intend to create economic returns, employment generation, and export earnings from the sustainable harvesting of tuna and tuna-like species by encouraging the development of domestic fishing industries and a local tuna market. These[…]
This subchapter E of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations outlines the pesticide programs, including registration and classification procedures, policies, special review procedures, standards, labelling requirements, packaging requirements, data requirements, and good laboratory practice standards. It also covers state registration of pesticide products, rules of practice governing hearings under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide,[…]
The Plastics Roadmap aims to decrease littering and other environmental harm brought on by plastics, prevent needless use, enhance plastic recycling, and replace traditional polymers derived from fossil fuels combined with various substances and liquids. To guarantee more focus on sustainable product development, reuse, product recyclability, and the growing usage of recovered plastics, these objectives[…]
The regulations aim to enhance aquaculture pollution prevention and control, protect aquatic ecosystems, ensure product quality and safety, and promote sustainable development. They consist of 24 articles divided into four sections: general provisions, delimitation of prohibited areas, pollution prevention and control, and environmental monitoring and supervision of fishery waters.