EU publishes new waste directive; entry into force 20 days after publication; industry newly required to notify SVHC presence in articles
June 14, 2018
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 23rd meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
June 8, 2018
Steel packaging recycling in Europe at 79.5%
Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging reports steel packaging recycling in Europe at record high 79.5% in 2016; ‘well on track’ for self-imposed target of 80% recycling by 2020
June 4, 2018
Recycling industry launches ‘RecyClass’ platform
Plastics Recyclers Europe introduces online tool ‘RecyClass’ to assess recyclability of plastic packaging, aims to combine knowledge of recyclers and packaging producers to improve packaging design for recycling
May 31, 2018
Hazardous chemicals in black plastic food containers
New study detects bromine and heavy metals in black plastic food contact items; recycling of black plastic electronic waste into sensitive consumer goods discussed as source of hazardous chemicals
May 30, 2018
Where do collected recyclables go?
New York Times addresses China’s ban on waste imports, illustrates impacts on recycling programs in the U.S. and globally
May 29, 2018
OECD report on recycled plastics
New OECD report focuses on measures to improve markets for recycled plastics
May 28, 2018
UK retailer to phase out non-recyclable plastics by 2019
UK supermarket chain Tesco aims to ban non-recyclable plastic packaging by 2019, move towards closed loop system
May 25, 2018
Revised waste legislation adopted in the EU
European Council adopts revised waste legislation; rules define recycling targets, extended producer responsibility schemes
