Global Plastics Laws database
- Anna Wood
- Jul 24
- 2 min read

Did you know about this essential resource: The Global Plastic Laws ? The Global Plastic Laws is a comprehensive database containing accurate data on legislation passed relating to plastic in different parts of the world.
This database is global, publicly available and free to use. It is a resource library designed for everyone who needs accurate, up-to-date and detailed information on legislation relating to plastic. It will be important for individuals working in policy-making, business or education or any field where they need access to details of plastics legislation, which is complex and difficult to locate any other way.
What Laws Have Been Passed
The content relates to the vital topics of the oceans, fish and wildlife, the environment, and cancer and health. What laws have other countries passed? How does their legislation work? The answers are in The Global Plastic Laws database.
Nine Topic Areas
The database is divided into nine topic areas: Design and Re-use, Extended Producer Responsibility, Maritime Sources, Microplastics, Production and Manufacturing, Reduction, Transparency and Traceability, Waste Management and Waste Trade. It shows exactly how legislation relating to plastic is progressing in each country.
Searchable
It is fully searchable by date, country, topic, keyword and product type, and it provides as much detail as you need, right down to the full text of the legislation.
And, as policies progress, the editors of the database will add new, relevant legislation and keep the content up to date.
The global plastic laws are shown in the local language for each country.
A 'Go-To' Global Resource
The database is designed and managed by subject matter experts from: plasticpollutioncoalition.org with partners Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide, Surfrider Foundation and Break Free From Plastic. This makes it the go-to global resource for anyone who needs facts about the progress of legislation relating to the life-cycle of plastics and plastic pollution
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