Topics
plastics
April 11, 2019
Demand for biodegradable films forecasted to increase 5.4% annually, reach a market value of $122 million; growing composting infrastructure and government initiatives to reduce landfilling to boost growth
Topics: plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
April 9, 2019
Gallifrey Foundation publishes infographics on life cycle stages of plastics and risks to human health
Reading time: 1 minute
April 3, 2019
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on recycling plastics holds 4th meeting; minutes now available online
Reading time: 1 minute
March 28, 2019
European Parliament agrees on measures to ban specific single-use plastics in EU by 2021, sets targets for bottle collection and recycled content, extends producer responsibility and labeling
Reading time: 2 minutes
March 25, 2019
Coffee company and coffeehouse chain Starbucks announces trialing of recyclable, compostable cups in several U.S. cities; NGO highlights need for change in consumer behavior, advocates for more reusable cups
Reading time: 1 minute
March 20, 2019
Plastic recyclers comment on the ongoing problem of low plastic collection rates in the U.S.; criticize soft drink companies for fighting introduction of bottle deposit tax, call for collection rate to rise from 30% to 70%
Reading time: 1 minute
March 20, 2019
New association for chemical recycling launches in Europe; conference on the topic to be held June 4, 2019 in Brussels
Reading time: 1 minute
March 19, 2019
Conference on recycling and recovery of plastics brings together 340 participants from across plastics supply chain and public authorities; discussions focus on technical aspects of improving plastic waste management
Reading time: 1 minute
March 18, 2019
UN member states review several resolutions on plastic pollution and single-use plastics at fourth UN Environment Assembly; CIEL argues that resulting agreements do not provide the scale and urgency needed
Reading time: 2 minutes
March 13, 2019
Solar Impulse Foundation to select 1000 solutions that protect the environment; develops label to recognize efficient solutions, launches website focused on plastic pollution
Topics: plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
