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June 2, 2016

EP: Draft report on packaging and waste

European Parliament proposes amendments to directive on packaging and packaging waste; food packaging could be replaced with bio-based, biodegradable and compostable products

Topics: bioplastics, circular economy, recycling

Reading time: 1 minute

May 26, 2016

Start of new plastics economy initiative

New Plastics Economy initiative launched by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation kicks off with inaugural workshop

Topics: bioplastics, circular economy, recycling

Reading time: 1 minute

May 12, 2016

FCMs in the circular economy

Event at EU parliament highlights challenges, opportunities for chemical safety of FCMs in the circular economy

Topics: circular economy

Reading time: 2 minutes

May 10, 2016

Recycling of PET thermoforms

Petcore Europe updates on recent challenges in recycling PET thermoforms; collection and sorting of PET packaging need improvement; packaging design is key for recycling

Topics: circular economy, PET, recycling

Reading time: 1 minute

April 25, 2016

DEHP recycling approved

European Commission’s REACH Committee gives green light for use of DEHP in recycled plastics

Topics: circular economy, European Commission, phthalates, REACH, recycling, regulation

Reading time: 2 minutes

April 6, 2016

Hazardous chemicals and recycling

Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) recommends “responsible” plastics recycling; use of purification technology to minimize exposure to chemicals of concern is advised

Topics: circular economy, recycling

Reading time: 1 minute

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

Topics: circular economy, food, intelligent packaging, regulation

Reading time: 3 minutes

March 8, 2016

Tool for identifying hazardous chemicals

Clean Production Action releases GreenScreen List Translator, a rapid-screening appliance within its GreenScreen tool aimed at companies for identifying hazardous chemicals in products

Topics: circular economy, green chemistry

Reading time: 1 minute

January 26, 2016

FCM policy briefing: CHEM Trust

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

Topics: circular economy, DG SANTE, endocrine disruptor, European Commission, NIAS, REACH, regulation, SVHC

Reading time: 1 minute

January 20, 2016

Plastics and circular economy

New report by the Ellen McArthur Foundation presents strategies to achieve a more sustainable plastics economy

Topics: circular economy

Reading time: 2 minutes

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