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paper & board
January 21, 2021
Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) finds endocrine disrupting chemical bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in 48 of 60 (80%) of tested paper/board food packaging items; detects also dibutylphthalat (DBP) and Bisphenol A (BPA)
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November 11, 2020
2019 recycling rate reaches 51%, sees increase of 3% from 2018 levels
Topics: paper & board, recycling
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November 10, 2020
Beverage manufacturer announces development of first-generation prototype; new bottle still contains plastic liner and closure, aims to remove in upcoming development cycles
Topics: paper & board, plastics
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October 20, 2020
National Health Commission (NHC) standards refine existing requirements for composites, printing inks, paper/paperboard, bamboo/wood, and detergents used in food contact; public comments being accepted until November 30, 2020
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September 28, 2020
Legislature for US state of New Jersey passes bill banning both plastic and paper single-use bags, polystyrene foam food containers; plastic straw use to be limited; bill will be signed by governor and enter into force 18 months later
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August 31, 2020
German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture proposes requiring use of a functional barrier in food contact materials containing recycled paper; exemptions can be granted by demonstrating migration below 0.5 mg MOAH/kg food or 0.15 mg MOAH/kg food simulant; comments accepted until November 18, 2020
Topics: mineral oils, paper & board
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July 16, 2020
Described as being world’s first; manufactured from ‘sustainably sourced wood,’ said to be fully recyclable and adhering to food-safety standards; first bottle to be released in early 2021
Topics: paper & board
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April 14, 2020
Report by research firm Markets and Markets focuses on “eco-friendly food packaging”; expects paper and paperboard packaging to post significant growth through 2025 with Asia-Pacific region to see largest increase; growth catalyzed by stringent regulations and shift in consumer preferences
Topics: market, paper & board
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December 9, 2019
New Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) guidelines address designing paper-based packaging for recycling, aimed to be generally applicable to European markets
Topics: paper & board
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November 20, 2019
Swiss Packaging Institute (SVI) to hold annual event on January 14, 2020; presentations will focus on packaging in the circular economy with a focus on plastic and paperboard packaging; registration open until December 15
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