Backgrounder Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of over 15,000 human-made chemicals sharing common chemical features. Known as “forever chemicals” due to their extreme persistence, PFAS do not break down easily and remain in the environment for extended periods. Because of their… Read More »Canada Proposes Phased Implementation of Control Measures for PFAS
India is deploying cutting-edge technologies, including satellite imagery and autonomous underwater vehicles, to enhance its marine conservation initiatives, according to a statement made by the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Monitoring Ocean HealthThe government is utilizing satellite data and remote… Read More »India Scales Up Adoption of Advanced Technology for Marine Conservation
In a significant legislative effort to address the country’s escalating plastic waste issue, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) formally established the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) on March 9, 2025. Leaders from business, government, academia, civil society, and development organizations come… Read More »The Philippines has established a National Plastic Action Partnership to address the plastic waste crisis
The Taiwanese Ministry published the revision to the “Water pollution control measures and test reporting management regulations” on January 20, 2025. In addition to strengthening the management of PFCs (PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, etc.), the amendment included a clause mandating that specified enterprises do yearly PFC… Read More »Taiwan adds PFC testing criteria to its water pollution control regulation
The Regulations for Approval, Labeling, and Management of Carbon Footprints of Voluntary Products (the Regulations) were published by Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) on March 19, 2025. The Regulations, which go into effect immediately, regulate the voluntary application for carbon footprint verification with the goal… Read More »Taiwan Implements Voluntary Carbon Footprint Verification Regulations
Canada published its Final State of PFAS Report, concluding that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), excluding fluoropolymers, meet the criteria for designation as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). This decision sets the stage for tighter regulations on these “forever chemicals.” Key… Read More »Canada declares PFAS “forever chemicals” as toxic
The EU and South Africa have begun negotiations on a pioneering Clean Trade and Investment Partnership, supported by a €4.7 billion Global Gateway package focused on clean energy, connectivity, and health. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the investment at the EU-South Africa… Read More »EU Pledges €4.7B to South Africa for Clean Energy, Trade, and Infrastructure
With the official passage of Bill No. 2025-188 by the French Parliament on February 27, 2025, France became the second European nation after Denmark to comprehensively control per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Over the next five years, these “forever chemicals,” which are well-known for their… Read More »France Implements PFAS Ban: Strict Limitations on “Forever Chemicals” to Start in 2026
In accordance with Section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada jointly announced on March 8, 2025, their intention to classify per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers) in Part 2 of Schedule 1.… Read More »Canada will implement a phased PFAS ban
The State Council of China, during an executive meeting held on March 12, deliberated and passed the “Decision (Draft) on Amending the Interim Regulations on Express Delivery.” The revision aims to promote green, reduced, and recyclable express packaging, accelerating the country’s transition towards sustainable production… Read More »China Amends Express Delivery Regulations to Push Eco-Friendly Packaging
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