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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
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February 5, 2019

OECD webinar on plastics

Webinar focused on improving plastics recycling rates, avoiding environmental impacts; built on earlier OECD report
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January 30, 2019

Economics of plastic recycling

McKinsey & Company release study examining the potential of plastics recycling technologies; estimates $60 billion in profit growth for petrochemicals and plastics sector
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January 29, 2019

Coca-Cola to share packaging technology

Beverage producer Coca-Cola announces sharing of plant-based packaging technology with competitors
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January 28, 2019

Edible packaging market expected to grow

Market study predicts development of the edible packaging market at compounded annual rate of 6.8%; expected to be worth over $1 billion by 2023
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January 28, 2019

Plastic waste discussed in Davos

Panel at World Economic Forum discusses plastic waste and approaches for future; multiple industry announcements made related to plastics recycling and re-use
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January 23, 2019

Development of biodegradable water bottle

Nestlé partners with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable plastic bottle for its water business
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January 21, 2019

Restriction proposal on microplastics

ECHA notifies of intent to prepare restriction dossier for intentionally added microplastics in all consumer and professional products
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January 21, 2019

12th amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation

EU Regulation on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food amended; changes made to include three new substances and modify use and migration limits
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January 17, 2019

Swiss industry discusses packaging of the future

Trade association’s annual conference 2019 zooms in on criteria for future-proof packaging solutions, focuses on recycling and consumer education
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