Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
April 19, 2017
Target presents new sustainable packaging goals
U.S. retailer Target announces new sustainability goals for its own-brand packaging, pledges efforts to improve recycling and increase demand for recycled packaging
April 18, 2017
Toxic chemicals in articles made from recycled plastics
Article in The Guardian discusses contamination of children’s toys made from recycled materials with hazardous flame retardants; environmental organizations call for government action
April 13, 2017
Impact of labels, inks and glues on PET recycling
Industry study shows negative effects of incompatible label materials, glues, and inks on the recyclability of PET drinking bottles; impacts on color and clarity of recycled PET
April 12, 2017
Foodwatch: German draft mineral oil ordinance not protective enough
Foodwatch criticizes new draft of German mineral oil ordinance; requests lower SML for MOAH, mandatory functional barriers for all paper and board food packaging, strict limit levels for MOSH and MOAH in food
April 10, 2017
Forums on sustainability of plastics
Plasticity Forums to discuss sustainable end-of-life solutions for plastics on April 21 and May 9, 2017 in Texas and California, respectively; registration available online
April 4, 2017
Separating cartons in recycling stream
Robotic system developed in U.S. pilot program separates food and beverage cartons from mixed recycling stream through artificial intelligence; promises to increase and improve carton recycling
April 4, 2017
Circular economy without hazardous chemicals
Opinion article discusses importance of ingredient transparency for safe consumer products in the circular economy; calls on European Commission to provide effective legal requirements
April 3, 2017
New draft of German mineral oil ordinance
German authorities publish draft ordinance restricting the migration of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons; no limit for mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons included
March 30, 2017
Unpackaged foods trending in the U.S.
Article highlights increasing popularity of bulk, unpackaged foods in the U.S. and outlines benefits for both retailers and consumers: High margins, less food and packaging waste, price savings, familiarizing with new foods
