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Law No. 9786 to Combat Plastic Pollution and Protect the Environment

Description

<p>The Law to Combat Plastic Pollution and Protect the Environment in Costa Rica, approved in 2019 and implemented in August 2024, targets single-use plastics by prohibiting the commercialization and free delivery of plastic straws and bags, and requiring importers, producers, marketers, and distributors of plastic bottles to implement comprehensive compliance plans. The law also bans state institutions from purchasing single-use plastic items such as cutlery, crockery, or food containers, and mandates the use of recycled resin in plastic bottles, along with the implementation of effective waste recovery and recycling programs.</p>

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Details

Category Legislative
Source CCLW
Publication date 6 Dec 2019
Status Active