MARINE DEBRIS

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Code/Number	Country	Title	Year	Description	Link
	Viet Nam	Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection	2022	The Decree provide detailed rules on recycling of discarded products and packaging materials under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The Decree sets out a list of regulated products and compulsory recycling rates, and provides for rules on the Environmental Protection Fund, producers’ obligations to formulate recycling plans, disclose product information, and report recycling performance.
	Viet Nam	National Strategy on Integrated Solid Waste Management to 2025, Vision to 2050	2018	It targets the use of 100% friendly plastic bags environment at commercial centers and supermarkets for living purposes replacement for non-degradable plastic bags.
	Viet Nam	National Strategy on Integrated Solid Waste Management by 2025, Vision to 2050	2018	The document presents Vietnam strategy on solid waste management.
	Viet Nam	Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on Implementation Rules for a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection	2022	This circular lists the industrial and hazardous wastes and different formats for reporting.
	Viet Nam	Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection 2020	2022	The decree specifies detail for storage, handover, transportation, treatment, and other activities of municipal solid waste, general industrial solid waste and hazardous waste. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) further established the Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on Implementation Rules for a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection to lists industrial and hazardous wastes and formats to be used for management documents.
	Lao PDR	Decree on Plastic Recycling factory No. 0682, 2020	2020	The MOIC has issued a decree to regulate plastic waste processing plants to reduce the impact on workers and the environment. The guide has 14 articles covering plant setup, waste treatment, transportation, and import requirements. Key points include: - EIA or IEE, certificates, and licenses are required for setup - Storage of waste outside the plant is prohibited - Treatment systems and wastewater must meet MOIC standards - Imported plastic waste must be clean and at least 80% recyclable - Plant location should be at least 100 meters from a community and 250 meters from a watercourse.
	Lao PDR	Industrial Waste Discharge Regulation. No. 180/MOIC, 1994	1994	This regulation aims to manage threats from the disposal of industrial waste or wastewater that can detrimentally impact water quality, health, and human life (Article 1). Any solid materials, including plastic bags, are prohibited from being disposed of into the environment and public water sources (Article 3 number 3.3). Additionally, industries treating their waste should follow the standard set by the regulation (Article 8).
	Lao PDR	Environmental Protection Law 2012	2012	The Environmental Protection Law sets regulations and measures for environmental management, control, preservation, and rehabilitation to mitigate pollution from human or natural causes. Operators must comply with regulations for the release, disposal, burning, burying, or demolishing of waste and toxic chemicals. It is prohibited to release wastewater or dispose of waste without treatment based on technical standards.
	Lao PDR	9th Five - Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2021-2025)	2021	The 9th NSEDP (2021-2025) aims to promote green growth and climate action, including improving waste management through awareness, financing, and infrastructure development. The circular economy model will be implemented to reduce reliance on natural resources and mitigate environmental degradation, with a focus on waste reduction, recycling, and pollution control. Domestic and foreign investment in waste-related business activities will be encouraged to create jobs and decrease resource use.
	Cambodia	Phnom Penh Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan (2018-2035)	2023	This document presents strategy and action plan for Phnom Penh (Capital) to improvise the solid waste management in more sustainable way.

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