Decree-Law No. 152-D/2017 of Portugal aims to regulate the management of specific waste, promote waste prevention and integrated management, boost the development of the circular economy, and ensure the implementation of relevant EU directives at the domestic level. This decree integrates fragmented regulations, clarifies the responsibilities of various entities, establishes a management system, formulates specific provisions for different types of waste, and sets up supervision and penalty mechanisms.

The ‘Norwegian Plastics Strategy’ is published by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment. It comprehensively elaborates on Norway's strategic plan to address plastic pollution, aiming to achieve the sustainable development of the plastics value chain at the global, regional, and national levels. The main contents are as follows:

Law of 21 March 1994 on the Prevention and Management of Packaging Waste: This law implements the EU's 'Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste (94/62/EC)', stipulates the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, and has been revised several times.

"ESPAÑA CIRCULAR 2030 - Estrategia Española de Economía Circular" was released by the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, aiming to promote the transformation of Spain towards a circular economy and achieve sustainable development. This strategy analyzes the current situation and challenges, sets goals, action plans, and policies, and constructs an organizational management and supervision - evaluation system.

The Legislative Decree No. 152 of April 3, 2006 in Italy, which mainly stipulates environmental - related matters, covering aspects such as environmental assessment, permit procedures, water resource management, waste management, etc., aims to protect the environment, promote sustainable development, and implement relevant EU directives.

The Austrian Waste Management Act 2002 (Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002 – AWG 2002) was published on Jul. 16, 2002. It mainly focuses on waste management and covers aspects such as the purpose of the regulations, scope of application, responsibilities of various parties, treatment processes, cross - border transportation, etc. It also stipulates penalty measures for violations.

The ‘Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources’ initially legislated through Act No. 6653 on February 4, 2002 in South Korea. Having undergone multiple revisions, the act aims to promote resource circulation, protect the environment, and contribute to the sound development of the national economy by controlling waste generation and facilitating recycling.

The ’Plastic Resource Recycling Strategy’ was released by Japan on May 31, 2019. It mainly formulates strategies around the recycling of plastic resources and the response to marine plastic pollution, aiming to solve resource and environmental problems and promote economic development.

Development Strategy for the Industry of Treatment, Utilization and Disposal of Production and Consumption Waste by 2030

​Ireland has unveiled its Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy 2020-2025, a comprehensive national policy aimed at transforming the country’s approach to waste management and resource use. This plan, developed by the Department of Communications, Climate Action, and Environment, seeks to shift Ireland from a linear "take-make-waste" model to a circular economy, where resources are reused, recycled, and kept in productive use for as long as possible.

In Mexico, LEY GENERAL PARA LA PREVENCIÓN Y GESTIÓN INTEGRAL DE LOS RESIDUOS is the General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste in Mexico. It encompasses various aspects such as the purpose of the law, its scope of application, the responsibilities of different levels of government, waste classification, management measures, liabilities and penalties. It aims to regulate waste management, protect the environment and human health, and promote sustainable development.

In Turkey, this regulation aims to reduce environmental pollution and promote the circular use of resources through strict packaging waste management. All relevant parties, including the government, businesses, sales points, and consumers, must fulfill their respective responsibilities and obligations to jointly promote the effective management and recycling of packaging waste.

The Law No. 14.260 of Brazil was promulgated on December 8, 2021. It aims to promote the development of the domestic recycling industry and covers various aspects such as tax incentives, fund establishment, and project support. The details are as follows:

In Poland, the law on waste management was promulgated on December 14, 2012. Its purpose is to protect the environment, human life and health, standardize waste generation and management activities, and improve the efficiency of resource utilization. Its main content covers all aspects of waste management, including definitions, classification, treatment principles, supervision measures, etc.

The Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) is a fundamental part of the European Green Deal. It details the European Union's strategy for moving towards a circular economy. In this economy, resources are used for as long as possible, waste is minimized, and materials are recovered and reused. This transition is essential for lessening the EU's environmental impact, promoting sustainable economic growth, and enhancing resource security.

The European Green Deal is a comprehensive collection of policy initiatives introduced by the European Commission. Its overarching objective is to make Europe climate - neutral by 2050. Acting as a roadmap for a sustainable future, it aims to transform the EU's economy and society across multiple sectors.