Policies & Regulations

The Need For A Bioplastic Policy in India

I bumped into a surprising analysis last week.  India has banned many categories of single-use plastic items in 2022. But it currently imports more than 80% of its bioplastic raw material requirements.  That’s a huge

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U.S. Plastic Laws: State-by-State Guide for 2025

Perhaps you’re already aware that America faces a serious plastic waste challenge. But how serious is it? Every year, the country generates more than 35 million tons of plastic waste. Yet less than 10% of

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Single-Use Plastic Ban in USA: 2026 Update

Nearly every American uses single-use plastics daily without a second thought.  From the morning coffee run to one’s snack before heading home, disposable plastic is there close by, and soon enough it goes into the

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Plastic Waste Management: Latest Rules in India (2025/2026)

If you buy anything in plastic today, there’s a good chance you’ll spot a new detail—a small QR code or barcode right on the wrapper. Since July 2025, this simple mark a requirement under India’s

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New Plastic Packaging Laws in USA: What You Need to Know

Every week, the average American is connected to about 18 pounds of packaging. That’s a staggering amount when you multiply it across the whole country. But the real issue is that for every 8 pieces

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Plastic Waste Management: Latest Rules in USA (2025)

Plastic waste management rules in the USA are increasing and they must, because the scale of the problem is enormous. The United States already generates more plastic waste than any other country. That number is

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5 Countries With the Strongest Plastic Waste Laws

Plastic pollution is no longer a distant problem. It is a crisis visible where we live and in the rivers and oceans that sustain us. It is estimated that 400 million tons of plastic are

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Plastic Waste Policies Around the World: A Country Comparison

Every year, the world produces more than 460 million tonnes of plastic. Now pause on that number for a moment. Can you dismiss it as just another statistic? It’s more than that. This number represents

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3rd Prithvi Award Solidifies India’s ESG Mandate: ESG Research Foundation Recognizes Corporate Excellence in Sustainability

New Delhi, The ESG Research Foundation (ESGRF), a leading Section 8 not-for-profit organization, successfully concluded its prestigious 3rd Prithvi Award ceremony at the Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi, September 27, 2025. The event recognized and honoured

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Complete List of Single-Use Plastic Bans in Major Countries

If you walk into a store today, you’ll notice fewer plastic bags, fewer disposable straws, and a lot more conversation about the future of plastic.  Why?  Because single-use plastics have become one of the most

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