In France, the ‘AGEC (Anti-Gaspillage et Economie Circulaire) law’ is a significant piece of legislation passed in 2020. Its overarching objective is to foster the circular economy and curtail waste across the nation.

The purpose of this Act is to establish a framework for a circular economy and to ensure that waste management and handling are conducted in a manner that:
a. safeguards human and animal health and prevents harm to the environment;
b. avoids nuisances such as noise or odors;
c. protects landscapes and areas of special significance;
d. ensures purposeful and cost-effective waste management, with appropriate treatment of resulting waste;
e. promotes the sustainable use of resources through actions and education aimed at reducing waste generation;
f. increases the utilization of raw materials derived from waste; and
g. ensures that waste handlers bear the costs of waste treatment.

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.

The Swedish "Regulations on Producers' Packaging Liability" (2022:1274) came into force on January 1, 2023, aiming to promote the classification and recycling of packaging waste, facilitate the efficient use of resources, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This liability applies to packaging made of various materials, covering the entire process from raw materials to final products, and from producers to users. This regulation has assigned new roles and tasks to municipalities, producers, Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, as follows:

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most critical environmental concerns. The burgeoning production of disposable plastic goods has outstripped the global capacity to manage them. It is strikingly apparent in developing Asian and African nations where garbage collection mechanisms are frequently ineffective or non - existent. Nevertheless, the developed world, particularly in countries with low recycling rates, also grapples with the proper collection of discarded plastics. This scenario has spurred initiatives to formulate a global treaty under the United Nations' aegis.

Textile Exchange has initiated public consultations for the draft Scope and Transaction Certificate Policy and the draft Material Issues Declaration and Labeling Policy. This offers all stakeholders a chance to give feedback on the proposed changes to these two significant policies within the standard system. These revisions are part of the development of the Material Issues Standard to ensure alignment with the new standard system.

As common plastic products in daily life, PET bottles have significant environmental protection significance and economic value in terms of recycling and reuse.

The Danish Waste Treatment Act (Bekendtgørelse om affald) aims to regulate waste management, increase the utilization rate of resource recycling, and reduce the impact of waste on the environment. This law covers all aspects of waste treatment, including classification, planning, supervision, disposal systems, data management, etc., and is applicable to all types of waste and related activities, excluding residues from flue gas treatment based on fossil fuels.

In 2020, the Tokyo Olympic Games Organizing Committee declared that a series of related items fabricated from recycled materials will be employed in the current Olympic and Paralympic Games. The podium will be constructed using recycled household plastics and ocean plastics, while the uniforms for torchbearers will be manufactured from recycled fiber derived from plastic bottles. This initiative is intended to draw public attention to the issue of ocean plastic waste and advocate for environmental protection among the general populace.

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) establish the benchmarks for the third-party accreditation of recycled materials and the chain of custody. The GRS encompasses a higher minimum recycled content percentage of 50% and supplementary social and environmental prerequisites concerning processing and chemical utilization.

Sustainable supply chain management is the practice of integrating environmental, social and financial considerations into the sourcing, production and distribution of goods and services.

Peru's Law N° 30884 regulates consumption of goods of plastic, single-use, that generate risk to public health and/or the environment

Chile's Law 20.920 establishes a comprehensive framework for waste management in Chile through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

South Africa's National Waste Management Strategy was released in November 2011, aiming to achieve the objectives of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act No. 59 of 2008) and address the numerous challenges in waste management in South Africa. This strategy was formulated by the Department of Environmental Affairs and consists of five parts, including background, overall approach, implementation tools, implementation mechanisms, and conclusion, providing a comprehensive plan for waste management in South Africa.

Forest Management Certification offers assurance to the public that timber products sourced from a forest are managed in a responsible and sustainable manner, and this is of growing significance.

Australian/New Zealand Standard regulations for fibre content labelling of textile products