American Chemistry Council campaigns to highlight conclusions of governmental bodies on BPA safety to consumers and manufacturers
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febrero 27, 2015
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noviembre 26, 2014
MEPs take a cautious approach to nanoparticles in novel foods
FCMs containing nanoparticles require special attention
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julio 30, 2019
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo leave Plastics Industry Association
Both beverage manufacturers announce departure from industry association; environmental groups condemn association’s policy lobbying to block local plastic packaging bans in U.S., Greenpeace hails announcement as progress
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junio 5, 2019
Food Dive article on resurgence of glass
Article discusses the benefits and shortfalls of glass as a food packaging material, sees glass as viable option for the future as brands commit to recyclable and reusable packaging
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octubre 24, 2018
EU Parliament adopts drinking water report
EU Parliament adopts report on EU Commission’s proposal for revision of drinking water directive; increased use of tap water for drinking expected to reduce littering by plastic bottles
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abril 3, 2024
Report assesses state of transition to circular economy in Europe
European Environment Agency finds transition to circular economy in Europe is lacking in various areas; calls for fundamental change in consumption and resource usage; predicts low likelihood of reaching 2030 targets
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agosto 6, 2018
Kraft Heinz aims for sustainable packaging
Food and beverage company Kraft Heinz announces goal to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, reusable, compostable by 2025
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diciembre 16, 2020
Report focuses on plastics, EDCs, and health
Guide developed by Endocrine Society and International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) informs public interest organizations and policy-makers about presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics; explains impacts of EDCs on human health, considers economic dimension
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abril 9, 2019
FDA bottleneck reviewing notifications
U.S. Food and Drug Administration behind in reviewing new food contact notifications; warns companies to submit thorough safety data given limited capacity for any process iterations
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agosto 20, 2019
Basel Convention’s “Partnership on Plastic Waste”
International convention announces multi-stakeholder partnership to prevent and improve management of plastic waste, particularly for single-use plastics; focuses on better design of plastics to increase durability, re-usability, avoid hazardous substances
