Scientists propose procedure for detection of contaminants from waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) in FCMs made of recycled plastics; call for regular screening to be performed by authorities to ensure compliance
May 31, 2017
Industry approves recyclability of PEF
European PET Bottle Platform grants interim approval for recyclability of PEF, a bio-based alternative packaging material to PET, in the European market
May 29, 2017
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 17th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
May 18, 2017
New plastics economy innovation prize
Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize, calls for innovators to redesign packaging to prevent plastic ocean pollution and loss of economic value
May 16, 2017
New York City again bans polystyrene foam packaging
Expanded polystyrene food packaging to be banned in the City of New York effective November 13, 2017; foam recycling found not “economically feasible” or “environmentally effective”
May 12, 2017
Steel packaging recycling in Europe
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe reaches an all-time high of 77.5% in 2015
May 11, 2017
Flexible packaging in the circular economy
Flexible packaging value chain launches CEFLEX project, aiming to improve packaging design, increase collection and recycling
May 11, 2017
Polyolefin circular economy platform
Plastics industry launches Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform aiming to increase reuse and recycling of polyolefin products; initial focus on packaging
May 8, 2017
Nordic Council promotes sustainable plastic use
The Nordic Council of Ministers presents new program containing six strategic goals to reduce environmental impact of plastic
May 5, 2017
Monitoring contaminants during recycling
Scientists present sensor technology for detection of organic and inorganic contaminants in real-time during processing of recycled plastics; validate with PET recycling process
