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May 8, 2017
The Nordic Council of Ministers presents new program containing six strategic goals to reduce environmental impact of plastic
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May 3, 2017
New Swiss food law including FCM ordinance entered into force May 1, 2017; many CMR-substances deleted from positive list for printing inks
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May 2, 2017
Food Contact Plastics Seminar highlights NIAS, printing inks, provides regulatory updates
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April 28, 2017
Scientific report on wax moth caterpillars munching polyethylene bags sparks hope for new solution to plastic pollution; closer look highlights long way ahead of transition from discovery to practice
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April 26, 2017
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
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April 25, 2017
Mayor of London to present proposals on reducing food, drink, and packaging waste in upcoming environment strategy; supports access to tap water and considers deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Topics: plastics
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April 18, 2017
Article in The Guardian discusses contamination of children’s toys made from recycled materials with hazardous flame retardants; environmental organizations call for government action
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April 13, 2017
Industry study shows negative effects of incompatible label materials, glues, and inks on the recyclability of PET drinking bottles; impacts on color and clarity of recycled PET
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April 12, 2017
Australian Government publishes draft plan to reduce marine debris and target plastic pollution in particular; commits to prevention, removal, monitoring activities, raising public awareness
Topics: microplastics, plastics
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April 10, 2017
Foodwatch discusses common practice of pre-packaging organic produce in plastic; presents alternatives such as stickers, printing, laser marking
Topics: plastics
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