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February 22, 2018
Petcore Europe’s annual conference discusses perspectives and strategies for PET in the circular economy; conference proceedings now available
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February 21, 2018
As microplastics are increasingly found in waters, lands and organisms, governments, businesses and institutions take action on single-use plastics
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February 21, 2018
Article in The Guardian discusses health risks associated with bisphenol A and ways to reduce exposure from food packaging
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February 20, 2018
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling processes ‘EstPak Plastik’ and ‘Concept Plastic Packaging’ safe for use in food contact articles for all types of foodstuffs under certain conditions
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February 14, 2018
EFSA’s CEF Panel discusses plastic recycling processes and new mandates for evaluating food contact substances at 73rd plenary meeting held January 23-25, 2018
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February 14, 2018
EU Commission issues new regulation on the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact materials, varnishes and coatings, infant ‘sippy’ cups; applies from September 6, 2018
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February 13, 2018
Plastics Recyclers Europe report increase in recycling capacity for flexible polyethylene plastics, call for monomaterial alternatives to unrecyclable multilayer materials
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February 9, 2018
News outlet Euractiv publishes special report on packaging and environment; featured articles and interviews address circular economy and plastics strategy unveiled by EU Commission
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January 30, 2018
European Plastics Converters Association launches second survey on recycled plastics use in Europe; special focus on quality issues with recyclates; survey open to all European plastics converters until May 2018
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January 24, 2018
Ellen MacArthur Foundation reveals all winners of New Plastics Economy Innovations Prize; 11 innovators awarded for new recyclable and compostable material and packaging solutions
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