Here are some green laws around the world.
FRANCE
High polluting cars are subject to higher taxes
from March 1, 2020.
Earlier, owners had to pay an additional $14,000 on vehicles that breach emission limits of 184gm/km CO2. It has now been increased to
$22,000.
SPAIN
Superblocks, that are largely not open to vehicular traffic and are car-free, have been created in many cities including Barcelona and Madrid. If allowed, vehicles are restricted to run at only 10km/h.
Norway
Since 2015, there has been a complete ban on cars in certain parts of Oslo. Bike lanes have taken over most of the car
parking spots.
On Plastic
KENYA
A complete ban on use of plastic since August 2017. Violators could be jailed for up to 4 years and fined for up to $40,000.
REWANDA
Since 2008, use of plastic bags and packaging has been banned. Upon entering border posts, vehicles are inspected for any plastic bags or packaging materials. Violators can be jailed for up to 6 months.
MOROCCO
Plastic manufacture, import, export, marketing, and use has been banned. The enforcement of the law has led to fines of over $520,000.
TAIWAN
Use of plastic bags, utensils, cups, and straws has been banned since February 2018. Violators are fined between $1,800 to $9,000.
On Marine Environment
PALAU
It has created a no-fishing zone of 500,000 square kms. The protected waters constitute 80% of the marine rights of the country. Only 20% of Palau's waters are open for domestic fishing.
The country has a household and industry wastewater treatment rate of 97%. In 2012, it passed a law that increased compensation rates up to 10 times on wastewater management.
On Food waste Management
FRANCE
Recycling organic waste is mandatory for all businesses that produce at least 10 tonnes of organic waste per year. Supermarkets are banned from throwing away unsold food & have to donate surplus food to charities and food banks.
SOUTH KOREA
In 2013, a policy was implemented in Seoul that made households pay for recycling according to how much food they throw out. This policy has now been rolled out in 16 Korean cities.
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