CIEL report highlights plastics’ contribution to climate change, urges global ban on single-use plastics
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May 16, 2019
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July 9, 2018
OECD project on impacts of chemicals regulation
OECD to coordinate international project on monetization of costs and benefits of regulating chemicals
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April 1, 2016
Intelligent packaging: Applications overview
Scientists review basic principles and market applications of intelligent food packaging; discuss the obstacles to a broader market penetration
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June 14, 2023
Coalition signs open letter to EU advocating for reuse systems to reduce packaging waste
Civil society organizations and reuse businesses concerned about lobbying for packaging and packaging waste regulation (PPWR); urge for well-designed reuse systems in PPWR; emphasize the scientific evidence in accompanying fact sheet; Euroconsumers presents checklist with five criteria to consider for a robust PPWR
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February 19, 2019
Report on plastic and health
Center for International Environmental Law publishes report about plastic risks across each stage of lifecycle, calls for lifecycle approach during decision making and for a variety of solutions and options
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February 23, 2016
Substitution means innovation
New report by non-profit organization ChemSec shows that regulating and substituting hazardous chemicals promotes innovation, safer and better products, and overall economic benefits
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March 23, 2020
3M launches PFAS resources website, offers free reference standards
Website compiles previously published studies related to lab measurements, field testing, and remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); reference standards for four PFAS mixtures can be ordered by research institutions in the U.S.
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June 5, 2018
UN: ‘Beat plastic pollution’
New report by UN Environment reviews global state of plastic pollution and counteracting measures, provides policy recommendations to reduce single-use plastics and improve waste management
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July 21, 2015
New York restaurants oppose ban on plastic foam food packaging
Petition launched by New York City restaurants to reverse ban on plastic foam food packaging; Restaurant Action Alliance and packaging manufacturer sue the city over ban
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March 8, 2023
Forever Pollution Project maps Europe’s PFAS contamination
Media collaboration evaluates Europe’s contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); maps 17,000 known and 21,000 presumed contamination sites; ChemSec launches PFAS guide for companies
