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recycling
March 13, 2019
Winners of challenge to re-imagine and improve single-use cups announced, focused on innovative cup liners, new materials, reusable cup service models; six teams continue into business accelerator for scale-up
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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March 11, 2019
German MEP hosts event to discuss chemical recycling; regulatory and industry experts highlight its potential for plastics, caution stakeholders regarding open uncertainties and its appropriate use to meet recycling targets
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March 11, 2019
Polyolefin producer Borealis AG publishes code to design for recyclability, aims to maximize quality and quantity of recyclable packaging
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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March 11, 2019
The organizations WRAP and OPRL to work together to reduce consumer confusion related to recycling, improve quality and quantity of recyclate in UK
Topics: recycling
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March 8, 2019
EFSA’s CEP Panel considers PET made by recycling process 'Jász‐Plasztik' safe for up to 100% use in food contact materials and articles under specified conditions
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March 8, 2019
EU Commission assesses voluntary pledges made by industry in response to EU strategy for plastics in circular economy; chemical recycling frequently mentioned but rarely included in the volumes of recycled plastic pledged; more information needed on chemicals in plastic waste
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March 6, 2019
Smithers Pira publishes white paper discussing use of recycled plastics in food contact applications
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March 5, 2019
Kick-off meeting for new Exeter University research project EXeMPlaR brings together variety of different stakeholders; focus on solutions for circular plastics and economy in Southwest England
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March 4, 2019
EU Commission evaluates implementation of its circular economy plan; all 54 actions outlined in 2015 ‘have now been delivered or are being implemented’
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March 4, 2019
EU Commission's Directorate-General on Research and Innovation releases report on circular economy for plastics, summarizing research and innovation developments to provide reference information for future policy and funding decisions
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