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recycling
October 20, 2017
Scientists review chemical additives in plastics, addressing migration and environmental impact during their use, disposal, and recycling; emission of toxics and contamination of recycled products should be avoided to ensure health and environmental protection
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October 17, 2017
Former CEO of UK’s retailer Asda claims that recycling alone cannot solve ‘plastic proliferation crisis;’ calls on supermarkets to replace plastic packaging by alternative packaging, proposes creating ‘plastic-free aisles’
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October 12, 2017
EU Parliament addresses the fate of chemicals in the circular economy, supports the development of non-toxic material cycles
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October 6, 2017
Industry association Plastics Recyclers Europe calls on EU Commission to officially authorize EFSA-evaluated processes for use of recycled plastics in food contact applications
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September 25, 2017
Petcore Europe held workshop on recycling of PET thermoforms on September 19, 2017 in Brussels; workshop presentations now available
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September 19, 2017
Plastics Recyclers Europe and European Bioplastics address impacts of degradable plastics on quality of recycled film; call for separate collection
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September 6, 2017
Reuters article discusses “zero-waste” concept stores and consumer lifestyle aiming to prevent packaging waste and food waste
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August 31, 2017
European Glass Container Federation recommends incentivizing permanent materials and closed loop recycling for food packaging to achieve effective and safe circular economy
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August 28, 2017
City of Seattle enforces ban on disposable plastic straws and utensils at restaurants, promotes compostable and reusable alternatives
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August 25, 2017
Dutch institute for public health and environment addresses substances of very high concern in waste streams, makes recommendations for safe recycling in the circular economy
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