Retailer announces new commitments to reduce plastic waste; targets private brand packaging improvements including improved recyclability, increased recycled content, eliminating PVC
February 26, 2019
Quantis launches “Plastic Leak Project”
Consulting firm Quantis announces start of project to develop methodology to assess plastic leakage; aims to support companies in minimizing plastic pollution along their value chains
February 25, 2019
Plastic packaging in circular economy
Article in Food Safety Magazine reviews circular economy challenges related to plastic packaging, summarizes government and industry statements and perspectives
February 21, 2019
Plastic additives inventory published
ECHA and Cefic publish inventory of additives added to plastics in EU; identify 419 high volume substances with various functions
February 20, 2019
UK to “overhaul” its waste system
UK government announces plans to make major changes to waste system; considers introducing extended producer responsibility, plastic tax, defined materials for recycling, deposit return scheme
February 19, 2019
Report on plastic and health
Center for International Environmental Law publishes report about plastic risks across each stage of lifecycle, calls for lifecycle approach during decision making and for a variety of solutions and options
February 18, 2019
New sleeves to help PET recycling
Industry association endorsed for standardized sleeves on PET bottles, new solution aims to improve sleeve removal before recycling
February 13, 2019
National Geographic’s packaging challenge
“Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge” to reward innovations in food packaging, focus on using easily recycled materials without additives; submissions due June 2019
February 6, 2019
“Future Food Initiative” launched
Swiss companies partner with local universities on research program aimed to provide affordable nutrition, accelerate healthy foods, search for sustainable packaging
February 5, 2019
OECD webinar on plastics
Webinar focused on improving plastics recycling rates, avoiding environmental impacts; built on earlier OECD report
