Non-profit organization CHEM Trust releases policy briefing on regulation of FCMs in the EU; recommends better integration with REACH and reduction of chemicals of concern
Plastics and circular economy
New report by the Ellen McArthur Foundation presents strategies to achieve a more sustainable plastics economy
Opportunities for plastic FCM manufacturers
Plastic food contact industry meets to discuss plastics recycling, NIAS, risk assessment and chemicals of concern in FCMs
EU: New Circular Economy Package
European Commission adopts new Circular Economy Package; strategy on plastic recyclability, biodegradability, and presence of hazardous chemicals proposed
European Parliament against recycling of DEHP
European Parliament passes non-binding resolution banning the recycling of plastics containing phthalate DEHP
Healthy ingredients for a circular economy
European Bioplastics hosts 10th annual conference in Berlin, Germany; circular economy, materials and products, as well as sustainable land use discussed
The role of chemicals in the circular economy
Article explains principles of circular economy and highlights problem of increased chemical exposure