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plastics
February 18, 2019
Industry association endorsed for standardized sleeves on PET bottles, new solution aims to improve sleeve removal before recycling
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February 13, 2019
“Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge” to reward innovations in food packaging, focus on using easily recycled materials without additives; submissions due June 2019
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February 6, 2019
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
Webinar focused on improving plastics recycling rates, avoiding environmental impacts; built on earlier OECD report
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January 30, 2019
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
Beverage producer Coca-Cola announces sharing of plant-based packaging technology with competitors
Topics: bioplastics, plastics
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January 28, 2019
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
Panel at World Economic Forum discusses plastic waste and approaches for future; multiple industry announcements made related to plastics recycling and re-use
Topics: circular economy, plastics
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January 23, 2019
Nestlé partners with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable plastic bottle for its water business
Topics: plastics
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January 21, 2019
ECHA notifies of intent to prepare restriction dossier for intentionally added microplastics in all consumer and professional products
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