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plastics
May 31, 2018
German risk assessment institute evaluates migration of polyamide oligomers from kitchen utensils into food; exposure likely to exceed threshold of toxicological concern; call for more toxicity studies
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May 31, 2018
New study detects bromine and heavy metals in black plastic food contact items; recycling of black plastic electronic waste into sensitive consumer goods discussed as source of hazardous chemicals
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May 30, 2018
New York Times addresses China’s ban on waste imports, illustrates impacts on recycling programs in the U.S. and globally
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May 30, 2018
ECHA holds stakeholder workshop on potential restriction of intentionally used microplastics on May 30-31, 2018; live webstream of plenary session on May 30 available
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May 29, 2018
New OECD report focuses on measures to improve markets for recycled plastics
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May 29, 2018
Campaign group introduces product label for ‘plastic-free’ food and drink packaging; retailers Iceland and Ekoplaza, tea brand teapigs to adopt label
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May 28, 2018
EU Commission releases proposal for EU directive on reducing marine litter; reduced consumption, market restrictions, redesign suggested for certain single-use plastic items; public consultation open until July 24, 2018
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May 28, 2018
UK supermarket chain Tesco aims to ban non-recyclable plastic packaging by 2019, move towards closed loop system
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May 23, 2018
U.S. pilot study asks participants to reduce plastic use related to food purchase, preparation, storage; blood samples indicate decrease in total estrogenic activity after changing plastic use behavior
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May 22, 2018
Research project on hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging identifies substances most hazardous for human health and environment; many knowledge gaps remain; first results presented at SETAC Europe
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