Regulations on Single-Use Plastic Packaging by Country

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Apr 28, 2020, 18:00 ET

DUBLIN, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Single-Use Plastic Packaging Regulations" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This study analyzes single-use plastics, which are used for foodservice and other applications. These items are designed to be used once and then disposed of, either as trash or recycling. Disposal often depends on the type of resin and local recycling capabilities.

Single-use plastics include the following:

Straws
Stirrers
Beverage and portion cups
Lids
Retail bags
Produce and bakery bags
Takeout containers (clamshells, two-piece, rigid plastic, and plastic foam)
Cutlery
Food wrap
Beverage carrier rings

Single-use plastics may be made of a variety of plastics including:

Co-extruded plastics
Polypropylene
Molded or foamed polystyrene
High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET)

Market segments include foodservice and other retail, which includes but is not limited to:

Big-box stores
Convenience stores
Department stores
Discount stores
Drug stores
Gas stations
Grocery stores
Liquor stores
Outlet stores
Pharmacies
Quick service dining establishments
Restaurants
Specialty shops and stores
Supermarket

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. What Are Single-Use Plastics?

Scope & Definition
Straws
Stirrers
Beverage & Portion Cups
Lids
Retail Bags
Produce & Bakery Bags
Takeout Containers
Clamshells & Two-Piece Containers
Rigid Plastic
Plastic Foam
Food Wrap
Cutlery
Beverage Carrier Rings

3. Pros & Cons of Single-Use Plastics

Issues with Single-Use Plastics
Litter & Microplastics
Landfill & Incineration
Lack of Recycling & Use of Non-Renewable Resources
Benefits of Single-Use Plastics
Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics
Reusable Plastics
Paper
Wood & Metal
Natural Fibers
Molded Pulp

4. Regulations

Bans & Fees
Preemptions
The Success & Unintended Consequences of Bans

5. North America

United States
United States: Single-Use Bag Regulations
United States: Foamed Plastic Foodservice Container Regulations
United States: Plastic Straw Regulations
Canada
Mexico

6. Europe

European Union
Non-European Union

7. Other Regions

Africa
Middle East
Asia/Pacific
Central & South America

8. Appendix

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/51msdn

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