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April 15, 2020
2020 edition of packaging industry event centers almost exclusively around issues of plastic pollution and recycling; next year’s conference to take place on February 8-10, 2021
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June 17, 2019
EU’s single-use plastics directive now published in the Official Journal of the EU
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June 12, 2019
Development of action plan announced for Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste; ban to focus on reducing plastic pollution, aims to begin by 2021 but details still to be finalized
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May 3, 2019
Plastic bags labeled as ‘biodegradable’ remain intact after 3 years in marine environment, scientists report; bioplastics industry criticizes study design, interpretation
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April 12, 2019
Environment and climate ministers of Nordic countries release declaration calling for ‘global agreement to combat marine plastic litter and microplastics’
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March 15, 2019
New Plastics Economy initiative of Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches its first Global Commitment report detailing industry and government progress on tackling plastic pollution
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March 4, 2019
New digital platform Ubuntoo aims to promote innovative solutions to ending plastic pollution, seeks to connect ‘changemakers’ working on the issue around the world
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January 15, 2019
‘Alliance to End Plastic Waste’ to raise $1.5 billion in member commitments; help address plastic waste management in urban areas and rivers
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January 8, 2019
Collaborative on Health and Environment to hold third webinar within series on the effects on plastics on health; registration now open
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December 18, 2018
Plastic Health Coalition sets to accelerate collection and communication of knowledge on plastics and their health effects
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