Topics
plastics
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
Reading time: 1 minute
May 29, 2018
New OECD report focuses on measures to improve markets for recycled plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
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
Reading time: 1 minute
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
Reading time: 2 minutes
May 28, 2018
UK supermarket chain Tesco aims to ban non-recyclable plastic packaging by 2019, move towards closed loop system
Reading time: 2 minutes
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
Reading time: 2 minutes
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
Reading time: 2 minutes
May 17, 2018
National Geographic launces initiative ‘Planet or Plastic?’ focusing on environmental impact of single-use plastics, releases dedicated June issue
Reading time: 1 minute
May 16, 2018
New FPF scientific publication summarizes safety aspects of commonly used food packaging types after recycling, shows typical chemical contaminants, discusses further measures for safe food packaging in the circular economy
Reading time: 1 minute
May 16, 2018
Industry and NGOs express mixed opinions on EU Commission’s draft proposal to reduce single-use plastics
Reading time: 2 minutes
