Global Plastic Policy Reviews

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When referring to any of the results of our analysis and/or its concept and design, please cite us accordingly:
Global Plastics Policy Centre (2024) March A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., Fletcher, S. (editors). Global Plastics Policy Review. Revolution Plastics Institute, University of Portsmouth.

Singapore Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act 1997 (Revised in 2020)

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Key findings: Insufficient evidence to review
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This policy aims to provide for the regulation of the export, import and transit of hazardous and other wastes including plastics, and for related purposes. The primary driver for this policy was political, this Act and its Regulations were enacted to regulate the export, import and transit of hazardous wastes in accordance with the principles and provisions of the Basel Convention (NEA, n.d.). As highlighted in part 2 (15) of the Act, the Director‑General of Environmental Protection appointed under section 3 (1) of the Environmental Protection and Management Act 1999, within the Chemical Control and Management Department (CCMD) of the National Environment Agency (NEA) is responsible for the administration of this Act. There was insufficient evidence available to complete the evaluation framework at the time of the assessment. However, some evidence seem to indicate that enforcement is in place (Hicks, 2019; Lee, 2020).

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  • 2020

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Through an analytical framework, we've reviewed over 100 plastic policies. These reviews determine the effectiveness of policies in reducing plastic pollution and we offer recommendations in light of this evidence, to enhance future policy making. You can find out more about our methods on our methods page.

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