Waste Reduction and Recycling (Plastic Items) Amendment Act 2021 (Act No. 5 of 2021)

Sujet

Déchets et substances dangereuses

Mot clé

Certification Éco-produits/processus écologique Infractions/sanctions Lutte contre la pollution Santé publique Recyclage/réemploi Prévention des déchets Classement/déclassement Gestion des déchets

Aire géographique

Asie et Pacifique, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande, Océan Indien, Océanie, Pacifique Sud

Résumé

The Act amends the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 in several sections; in particular it inserts a new part (Part 3AA) Plastic items with the objects to (a)promote and support the waste and resource management hierarchy; and (b)reduce plastic pollution by reducing the number of single-use plastic items used or sold; and that become waste and are littered or disposed of to landfill; and (c)encourage retailers and consumers to reduce the overall use and sale of single-use plastic items; and use or sell sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic items; and (d)encourage manufacturers to identify innovative product designs for sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic items; and (e)recognise the needs of persons with a disability and the healthcare needs of persons in relation to the use of banned single-use plastic items; and (f)ensure manufacturers and consumers are aware of, and understand, information about plastic items that are compostable. The Part defines and bans and prohibits the sale of single-use plastic items, furthermore it states conditions under which plastic items are compostable.

Texte intégral

Anglais

Site web

www.legislation.qld.gov.au

Références - Législation

Amende

Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

Législation | Australie | 2011 (2021)

Mot clé: Élimination de déchets, Gestion des déchets, Prévention des déchets, Politique/planification, Lutte contre la pollution, Recyclage/réemploi, Fonds spécial, Infractions/sanctions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX