SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

Italy bans sale of plastic cotton swabs at the start of 2019 / More initiatives in other EU countries / Planned and enforced prohibitions and regulations across the globe

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Japan races to catch up on tackling marine litter / Subsidies for biodegradables producers / New Zealand to phase out plastic carrier bags

ISRAEL

Environment ministry distributes memorandum on packaging waste / Knesset passes law on beverage containers / 22.5% recycling target for plastic