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circular economy
April 4, 2017
Opinion article discusses importance of ingredient transparency for safe consumer products in the circular economy; calls on European Commission to provide effective legal requirements
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March 22, 2017
EU research project Polymark releases video presenting its new technology enabling identification and sorting of plastic packaging and consequently improving plastic recycling
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March 21, 2017
New report describes how the EU chemical industry can move towards a circular economy; estimates growth potential of 26%, reduction of energy consumption by 37%
Topics: circular economy
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March 14, 2017
SOLPACK 2.0 informs about recycling issues, bio-based and biodegradable materials, as well as alternative fiber-based packaging materials
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February 28, 2017
New report by Client Earth and European Environmental Bureau highlights need for adapting EU legislation to keep hazardous chemicals out of a circular economy and protect human health and the environment
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February 27, 2017
Petcore Europe annual conference looks at opportunities and challenges for PET in the circular economy; conference proceedings now available
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February 20, 2017
EU research project Polymark presents new polymer sorting technology in workshop to take place on March 15, 2017 in Brussels
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February 16, 2017
Article in The Guardian provides extensive summary on plastic ocean pollution, microplastic contamination of seafood, implications for human health, and ways forward
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January 30, 2017
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee amends legislative package on waste management; sets 80% target for recycling and reusing packaging waste for 2030
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January 27, 2017
EU commission publishes roadmap for strategy on plastics in a circular economy; aims to decouple plastics production from fossil fuels, boost recycling and reuse, and reduce leakage into the environment
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