China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was passed by the 14th National People’s Congress and will take effect on August 15, 2026. This article (Part 5) …
China
The Ecological Environment Code of the People’s Republic of China was promulgated on March 12, 2026, by Presidential Order No. 70. This is the second law in China to be …
Vietnam
On January 29, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam promulgated “Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BNNMT on amendments and supplements to several provisions of Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on the implementation …
Vietnam
On 29 January 2026, The Government hereby promulgates “Decree 48/2026/ND-CP amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP on elaboration of several Articles of the Law on …
China
On January 7, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China published the List of Hazardous Waste Management Exclusions (2026 Edition) in order to fully implement the Law …
India
On January 28, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, completely replacing the 2016 rules. While the previous rules focused …
China
On November 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a mandatory national standard, “Identification Standards for Solid Wastes General Rules” (GB 34330-2025). This is an update to the …
Vietnam
On December 11, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated “Law No. 146/2025/QH15 Amending 15 Laws in the Agriculture and Environment Sectors.” This amended Law No. 146/2025/QH15 will take effect …
China’s Hazardous Waste Management: Key Policy and Regulatory Updates in 2025
China
China defines “hazardous waste” as solid waste that is listed in the National Hazardous Waste Catalogue or identified according to national standards and methods, possessing one or more hazardous characteristics …
Thailand
On 1 December 2025, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) promulgated IEAT Notification No. 205/2568 (2025) on the Management, Supervision, and Monitoring of the Movement of Waste or Unused …
Vietnam
On August 6, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hereby promulgate a Circular 44/2025/TT-BNNMT promulgating National technical regulation on hazardous waste thresholds (QCVN 07:2025/BNNMT). This standard comes into force …
Vietnam
On 06/08/2025, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hereby promulgates a Circular promulgating National technical regulation on waste incinerator (QCVN 30:2025/BNNMT9. This Circular comes into force from February 09, 2026. …
Indonesia
The authority of Nusantara, the new capital city of Indonesia, published the “Nusantara Capital City Authority Regulation No. 10/2025 Concerning Waste Management in the Nusantara Capital City” on October 1, …
Vietnam
On July 14, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Circular No. 41/2025/TT-BNNMT on Technical Guidelines on the Prevention and Response to Waste-related Accidents and Environmental Restoration Following Environmental …
Vietnam
On July 1, 2025, the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province issued Decision No. 255/QD-XPHC, imposing administrative sanctions on Pou Sung Vietnam Co., Ltd. for violations of environmental protection regulations.
Indonesia
On July 19, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment (KLH) and the Environmental Management Agency (BPLH), through the Environmental Monitoring Team (PPLH), ordered the suspension of operations of the incinerator at …
South Korea
On July 30, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary legislative notice proposing partial amendments to the Presidential Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Waste …
Thailand, Bangkok Waste Fee Policy
Thailand
Bangkok Implements Mandatory Waste Separation Measures: #SeparateWasteReduceFees for a Better Bangkok As one of the world’s most densely populated and frequently visited cities, Bangkok is a significant contributor to domestic …
Malaysia
The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) has released the “Guidelines for the Importation and Inspection of Waste Plastic” in May 2025. Import of Plastic Waste had just …
Vietnam
On 23rd April 2025, The Prime Minister of Vietnam hereby promulgates the “Decision on Regulation on responses to waste-related emergencies.” This Decision comes into force as of June 10, 2025, …
Vietnam
On February 12, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BTNMT, establishing the technical standard QCVN 01:2025/BTNMT on National technical regulation on environmental safety distance …
Thailand, Draft Industrial Waste Management Act
Thailand
Introduction: The Urgent Need for a New Legal Framework Thailand is facing an increasing challenge in managing industrial waste. Over the past decade, the country has experienced a surge in …
India
On April 2, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025, which will take effect on April 1, …
Thailand
The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) of Thailand opened a draft of “Industrial Waste Management Act. B.E. …” on the Law Portal; Thai Government Central Legislation System Website for stakeholder …
Philippines, Summary and Analysis of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS)
Philippines
Overview of the key components and structure of the PPRS On April 2, 2020, PCX Solutions released the first version of the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS), a framework designed …
Vietnam
On March 5, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam released the second draft of the amended Law on Chemicals (hereafter referred to as “the draft”) and invited broad corporate feedback …
*Taiwan
On Jan. 17, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment published regulations on the reuse of common industrial waste as solid recovered fuel (SRF). These include requirements for industrial plastic waste that …
South Korea
On January 22, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced the draft Act on the Advancement of Waste Landfill Facility Management System during the Ministerial Meeting on …
Vietnam
On January 5, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 05/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection”, which came …
Australia
Australia’s Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group released its final report “The Circular Advantage” on December 18, 2024, presenting actions the Australian government should take towards transitioning to a circular economy. …
Australia
The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) released “The 2024 National Waste Policy Action Plan” on December 10, 2024. In Australia, the National Waste Policy was …
China
On November 26, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published National List of Hazardous Waste (2025 edition) on its homepage. The list is formulated based on the Act on …
India
In a move to revamp the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC) has published a draft Solid Waste Management Rules, …
China
On Nov. 6, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft national ecology and environment standard for the evaluation of the implementation of national standards for pollution discharge, …
China
On Oct. 23, 2024, the General Office of the government of Shandong province, China announced a Provincial Program for Accelerating the Development of Waste Recycling Systems, with the aim of …
China
On Nov. 3, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced a Program for Full Implementation of Pollution Discharge Permits. These permits cover not only pollution discharge but also industrial …
Philippines
On November 15, 2024, the Department of Energy of the Philippines published the “Draft Implementing Guidelines on the Enhanced Compliance of Designated Establishments with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act …
China
On Sept. 26, 2024, the Standing Committee of the Congress of Liaoning province, China issued Provincial Regulations on the Control of Solid Waste Environmental Pollution in accordance with the Solid …
South Korea
On September 26, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea announced new proposed revisions to the Enforcement Order and Enforcement Rules of the Wastes Control Act.
Malaysia
On September 25, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) published the “Circular Economy Policy Framework for the Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia“, which outlined a policy framework …
China
On Sept. 23, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft 2024 edition of the list of waste materials that are not regulated as hazardous waste, as part …
*Taiwan
On September 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan issued draft amendments to the “General waste recycling and removal methods” and “The reporting format, items, content and frequency of …
Indonesia
On September 4, 2024, the Indonesian government promulgated Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 11/2024 on the Indonesian National Qualification Framework for B3 Waste Management, which entered into effect …
China
On July 23, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published draft Guidelines for the Standardized Environmental Management of Non-Hazardous Industrial Solid Waste. The ministry is seeking comments on the …
China
On June 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the voluntary national standard “Requirements for treatment and disposal of waste printed circuit board” (GB/T 44157-2024). The standard took …
China
On July 5, 2024, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center, a branch of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, published a 2024 version of the general rules for solid …
Indonesia
On July 4, 2024, the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 9/2024 on Management of Trash Containing Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Waste was promulgated in Indonesia. The …
2024 Trends of Circular Economy Policy in China
China
Overview The circular economy focuses on the efficient and cyclical use of resources, guided by the principles of “reduction, reuse, and resource recovery” and characterized by “low consumption, low emissions, …
China
On April 26, 2024, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong province, China, published the second version of the list of spot check items to be shared in the …
China
On May 9,2024, the Chinese State Council announced the “2024 Legislative Work Plan”. According to the plan, the draft of the Law on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals will be …
Indonesia
On February 4, 2024, Indonesian news agency reported that PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, a subsidiary of tire manufacturer Michelin, was imposed with administrative sanction for alleged violation of environmental regulations …
China
On March 25, 2024, the All-China Environment Federation, a non-profit Chinese organization, published guidelines for the implementation and evaluation of zero-waste entities as an association standard. The standard came into …
China
On Feb. 26, 2024, the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau of Shenzhen, China, issued experimental municipal measures on the transfer form for the transportation of general industrial solid waste. These …
South Korea
On February 6, 2024, the South Korean government promulgated and enforced an amendment to the Chemicals Control Act, exempting waste toxic substances from the scope of the Act. Accordingly, waste …
China
On January 4, 2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China released the draft amendment to the national standard “Identification standards for solid wastes -General rules” (GB 34330-2017) and …
New Zealand
In New Zealand, the collection of garbage on the streets (kerbside) has been standardized throughout the country as of February 1, 2024.
India
On March 12, 2024, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) promulgated the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2024, amending the Hazardous …
China
On Jan. 24, 2024, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a List of Types and Codes of Solid Waste. This list aims to fully implement solid waste management in …
China
On Jan. 9, 2024, The Department of Finance and the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu province, China, issued “Experimental Provincial Measures on Incentives for Zero-Waste City Development“, which …
China
On Dec. 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the Municipal People’s Congress of Shanghai, China, published draft municipal regulations on zero-waste city development. The city sought comments on the draft …
China
On Dec. 19, 2023, the All-China Environment Federation, a Chinese nonprofit organization, released a draft association standard that provides guidelines for the establishment and evaluation of zero-waste entities. The draft …
China
On Dec. 28, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft revised National List of Hazardous Waste, which has been developed for more effective environmental management of hazardous …
Vietnam
On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Technical Guidance on the Classification of Municipal Solid Waste through official document No. 9368/BTNMT-KSONMT addressed to People’s …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Environment (DOE) reported on December 2, 2023, that fines amounting to 420,000 ringgit were imposed for the illegal dumping of chemical waste in 2019. P Tech …
Vietnam
On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Circular Amending and Supplementing the Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on Implementation Rules for a Number …
*Taiwan
On November 23, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan announced the amendment to “Measures on recycling, removal and treatment of general waste”. The main purpose of this amendment is …
*Taiwan
On November 8, 2023, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan announced a partial amendment to the Notice “Industrial waste classified as industrial materials”, export provisions for waste thermoplastics are added. …
Australia
On August 25, 2023, the State of Queensland promulgated the “Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2023” (the “Regulation”). Parts 5 and 6 of the Regulation came into force on September …
Thailand, New Rules on Waste Management to enhance PPP (Polluter Pays Principle)
Thailand
Current Situation of Waste Management in Thailand In recent years, Thailand has faced challenges of illegal dumping of industrial waste, causing significant harm to both people and the environment. Illegal …
South Korea
On July 31, 2023, the Ministry of Environment (hereinafter “MOE” or “the Ministry”) of South Korea announced that it would give preliminary notice of legislation on a draft decree to …
South Korea
On August 3, 2023, the South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced that it will issue a preliminary notice of legislation of draft partial amendments to the Presidential Decree on …
China
On July 13, 2023, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment jointly released a …
China
On July 21, 2023, the Solid Waste and Chemical Management Technical Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the draft amendment to “General rules for solid waste informatization …
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Industry on Management of Waste or Unused Materials (No. 2) B.E. 2566 (2023)” in the Royal Gazette on 15 …
*Hong Kong
On July 14, 2023, the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department announced that it will implement the municipal solid waste charging (MSW charging) scheme from April 1, 2024. In order to …
China
On June 7, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published a draft “Circular on Promoting the Standardized Environmental Management of Hazardous Waste”. The ministry accepted comments on the draft …
India
On June 26, 2023, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the draft of “Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules, 2023”. The draft aims to establish and implement …
South Korea
On April 18, 2023, the government of South Korea announced the promulgation of the revised Act on Liability for Environmental Damage and Relief thereof (hereinafter “the Act”).
Thailand
Ministry of Industry of Thailand announced “Notification of the Ministry of Industry on Management of Waste or Unused Materials B.E. 2566 (2023)” in the Royal Gazette on 31 May 2023.
China
On March 30, 2023, the Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau of Beijing, China, published a municipal standard, “Technical Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment—Integrated Circuit Manufacturing” (DB11/T 2080-2023), which will come …
Vietnam
On February 23, 2023, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision No. 146/QD-TTg on the National Plan for Waste Accident Response from 2023 to 2030, which came into effect …
Thailand on INC on Plastic Pollution
Thailand
Introduction Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. It poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. To address this …
New Zealand
On March 29, 2023, the New Zealand Ministry of Environment announced a new era of waste system reform that will fundamentally change the way waste is generated, used, recycled and …
China
On Dec. 30, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a new ecology and environment standard called the Technical Specifications for Setting Identification Sings of Hazardous Waste (HJ 1276-2022). …
Thailand, Illegal Dumping Issue
Thailand
Illegal dumping, also known as fly-tipping, is a significant environmental problem in Thailand. Despite the existence of laws to regulate the disposal of waste, there are still many cases in …
China
On Jan. 20, 2023, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a revised national standard called the Standard for Pollution Control on Hazardous Waste Storage (GB 18597-2023), for the rigorous …
China
On Jan. 28, 2023, the Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Municipal Development & Reform Commission, and six other government departments of Shanghai, China, announces a Program for Synergistic Reduction …
China
On February 16, 2023, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published revised evaluation indicator systems for the clean production of electrolytic manganese as well as sodium hydroxide and polyvinyl chloride. …
Vietnam
In early December 2022, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam (MONRE) issued Decision 12/QĐ-XPHC that imposed a fine of 505 million VND on a Japanese waste treatment …
Pakistan
On July 25, 2022, the Ministry of Climate Change of Pakistan announced the National Hazardous Waste Management Policy, 2022. The policy plays an important role in fulfilling the obligations of …
China
On Nov. 11, 2022, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued measures to manage the list of entities subject to special oversight (“key oversight”) for environmental management. The new measures, …
China
On Oct. 21, 2022, the Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published FAQs on the revised Measures on Hazardous Waste Transfer, issued Nov. …
China
On Nov. 9, 2022, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Hainan province, China, released draft provincial rules for solid waste pollution control to seek comments, which were accepted through …
China
On Sept. 28, 2022, the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of Hebei province, China, published revised “Hebei Regulations on the Control of Solid Waste Environmental Pollution,” which will come …
China
On Sept. 29, 2022, China’s Zhejiang province published revised regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control, which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The revised regulations set out the …
China
On Sept. 21, 2022, China’s Shandong province published provincial regulations on solid waste environmental pollution control that are based on a national law called the Solid Waste Environmental Pollution Control …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment of South Korea implemented Waste Disposal Site Information Transmission System and enhanced Medical Waste Generator Certification System on October 1, 2022, to eliminate blind spots in …
India
On September 16, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) published and enforced the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2022, which …
Comprehensive Utilization of Bulk Solid Waste in China
China
A key focus area in the comprehensive use of resources in China, bulk solid waste consists of seven different types[1]: coal gangue, fly ash, tailings, industrial by-product gypsum, slag, construction …
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