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plastics
May 26, 2026
Amendment clarifies terms; prohibits use of DEHP and DEHA in PVC materials; defines criteria for use of post-consumer recycled polypropylene for closed loop recycling
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May 14, 2026
China Packaging Federation completes consultation on 2026–2030 industry plan, emphasizing green transformation, improved standards, and global standards recognition; EU and China launch pilot project for closed-loop food contact plastic recycling
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May 4, 2026
In a commentary, The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics outlines the multiple harms of plastic, including micro- and nanoplastics; describes necessary interventions and tracking of measures over time; explains why constructive debate is essential for advancing the science
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April 30, 2026
Intergovernmental organization assesses challenges in chemical safety for recycled plastic; proposes regulatory measures to mitigate barriers
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April 16, 2026
Modeling by Pew Charitable Trusts and ICF International Inc. predicts annual plastic packaging waste to increase by 31% in the US from 2025 to 2040; municipal waste facilities may not be able to scale with the increase; implementing ambitious reduction, collection, recycling, and reuse measures could reduce waste generation by a third
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April 10, 2026
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submits comments on Health Canada’s approach to prioritizing chemicals in plastics; suggests additional, up-to-date sources; highlights chemical omissions in screening process; recommends development of new chemical risk assessment methodologies
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March 16, 2026
Netflix documentary investigates impacts of using everyday plastic products on health and fertility; based on a peer-reviewed scientific study that follows six couples during a three-month intervention; finds that reducing daily plastics exposure at home reduced levels of specific chemicals of concern in the body; study participants saw promising improvements in fertility markers
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February 27, 2026
Greenpeace report reviews scientific evidence on chemical migration from plastic food packaging; finds plastic containers can release micro- and nanoplastics and chemicals into food; leaching is increased when food is heated in plastic packaging; calls for immediate action and applying the precautionary principle to better protect human health
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February 17, 2026
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia announces gradual ban on single-use plastic for food contact; by February 1, 2027, sale of food packaged in or served on plastic will be prohibited; like Canada, exempts production of plastic food contact materials for export
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February 11, 2026
European investigation sheds light on chemical recycling practices; questions whether chemical recycling is a sustainable approach; shows examples of potentially misleading green claims using mass balance approaches
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