Ban on single-use plastics

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Ban_on_single-use_plastics
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:environmental_policy
gptkbp:aimsTo reduce plastic pollution
gptkbp:alternativesInclude reusable products
paper products
biodegradable materials
gptkbp:CanadaImplementationDate December 2022
gptkbp:cause increased use of alternatives
reduction in plastic waste
gptkbp:challenge enforcement difficulties
economic impact on businesses
lack of alternatives
gptkbp:criticizedFor plastic industry
gptkbp:enforcedBy government authorities
gptkbp:enforcementMethods fines
penalties
inspections
gptkbp:EUImplementationDate July 2021
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ban on single-use plastics
gptkbp:implementedIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkb:California
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:China
gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:France
gptkb:Hawaii
gptkb:India
gptkb:Kenya
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:Rwanda
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:IndiaImplementationDate July 2022
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Bangladesh
gptkbp:motive public health concerns
marine pollution
waste management issues
gptkbp:promotion use of alternatives
gptkbp:RwandaImplementationDate 2008
gptkbp:supportedBy environmental organizations
gptkbp:target plastic bags
plastic food containers
plastic cups
plastic cotton buds
plastic cutlery
plastic plates
plastic stirrers
plastic straws
single-use plastic products
gptkbp:yearFirstImplemented 2002
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Greenpeace_UK
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6