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recycling
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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August 23, 2017
Australian start-up creates reusable coffee cups from husk waste accumulating during coffee processing; cups intended for café and home environments as alternative to ceramics and single-use disposable cups
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August 21, 2017
Chemical Watch hosts second edition of Nordic Chemicals Summit on October 10-11, 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark
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August 11, 2017
NGOs respond to EU Commission consultation on chemicals, products and waste in the circular economy; call for EU information system disclosing substances of concern in products
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August 10, 2017
Opinion article highlights growing demand for sustainable packaging and opportunities for consumer packaged goods industry
Topics: bioplastics, recycling
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