EU Commission publishes updated strategy for developing ‘sustainable and circular bioeconomy’ in Europe
October 15, 2018
‘Next generation’ black plastics for easy sorting
Industry specialist discusses advantages of black plastics detectable by near-infrared light and thus amenable to automatic sorting; an increase in NIR sorting capacities and more awareness among retailers and public needed to decrease black plastics waste
October 12, 2018
Managing SVHCs in waste for recycling
Dutch Institute for Public Health and Environment publishes guidance on substances of very high concern in waste, proposes decision tree to decide if it is safe to recycle
October 5, 2018
Opinion: Plastic recycling a ‘false promise’
Engineer estimates U.S. plastic recycling rate below 5% in 2018, calls for ‘real solutions’ to plastic pollution such as reduced production of single-use plastics, implementation of deposit schemes
October 5, 2018
Beverage carton recycling grows in Europe
Recycling of beverage cartons in the EU reaches 48% in 2017; total recovery rate at 76%
October 1, 2018
Vision for sustainable beverage packaging
UK report sets vision for sustainable beverage packaging, identifies eight actions for industry and government
September 28, 2018
WHO report on circular economy and health
World Health Organization publishes report on opportunities and risks to human health posed by circular economy; chemicals in food packaging identified as one ‘source of potential health implications’
September 18, 2018
EU Parliament supports plastics strategy
European Parliament votes to approve Commission’s plastics strategy, adopts resolution on hazardous chemicals and recycling
September 17, 2018
Webinar on SIN list
ChemSec hosts webinar explaining its SIN List on October 3, 2018; registration now open
September 13, 2018
German packaging register online
Central German packaging register ‘LUCID’ launched; registration of packaged goods possible until January 1, 2019, when new German packaging law enters into force
