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recycling
March 30, 2017
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
Topics: recycling
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March 22, 2017
EU research project Polymark releases video presenting its new technology enabling identification and sorting of plastic packaging and consequently improving plastic recycling
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March 14, 2017
SOLPACK 2.0 informs about recycling issues, bio-based and biodegradable materials, as well as alternative fiber-based packaging materials
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February 27, 2017
Petcore Europe annual conference looks at opportunities and challenges for PET in the circular economy; conference proceedings now available
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February 20, 2017
EU research project Polymark presents new polymer sorting technology in workshop to take place on March 15, 2017 in Brussels
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February 20, 2017
EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, EU measure on printed FCMs, plastic recycling, and monitoring of mineral oils in food and FCMs
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February 20, 2017
DG SANTE’s technical expert group for FCMs discusses plastic recycling, ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, and EU measure on printed FCMs
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February 16, 2017
Article in The Guardian provides extensive summary on plastic ocean pollution, microplastic contamination of seafood, implications for human health, and ways forward
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February 8, 2017
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
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January 30, 2017
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee amends legislative package on waste management; sets 80% target for recycling and reusing packaging waste for 2030
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