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polystyrene
October 16, 2020
Mechanical recycling process developed by Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS) passes set of tests to ensure removal of impurities; will be submitted to European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for review
Topics: polystyrene, recycling
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August 7, 2019
Experimental study examined uptake and effects of polystyrene microplastic on human intestinal cells and on mice; finds no relevant acute health risks to mammals
Topics: microplastics, polystyrene
Reading time: 1 minute
June 3, 2019
Bills in both states aim to curb the use of single-use packaging and products; Vermont bans polystyrene packaging, plastic bags, straws; California to reduce waste from single-use packaging and products by 75%, require recyclability or compostability
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May 9, 2019
Keller and Heckman LLP perplexed by recommendation included in California state fact sheet on styrene under Proposition 65
Topics: polystyrene, regulation
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May 2, 2019
U.S. state of Maine passes bill banning polystyrene food service containers; set to come into force January 2021
Topics: polystyrene, regulation
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November 16, 2018
Risk assessment based on TTC and FACET methodology finds low risk for styrene dimers and trimers migrating from polystyrene food containers
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November 8, 2018
New documentary explains endocrine disruption, highlights presence of endocrine disruptors in food packaging, presents possible solutions to reduce exposure
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July 10, 2018
Consortium of French companies and organizations to develop industrial-scale polystyrene recycling channel in France by 2020
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May 14, 2018
U.S. state New York restricts state agencies’ procurement of food containers and wrappers containing PFASs or polystyrene
Topics: fluorinated substances, polystyrene
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May 11, 2018
International Agency for Research on Cancer concludes that styrene and styrene-6,8-oxide are ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’
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