Topics
recycling
November 18, 2016
International Packaging Institute hosts meeting on the circular economy; recycling rates, waste collection, eco-balances, food waste discussed
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November 14, 2016
Experts discuss controversial functions and impacts of packaging materials at a meeting of the Swiss Packaging Institute
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November 14, 2016
Report commissioned by Petcore Europe reveals that 59% of all PET bottles placed on the European market were collected for recycling in 2015; report to be discussed at Petcore Europe 2017 conference
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November 1, 2016
Podium discussion at Food Packaging Forum 2016 workshop highlights recycling, reuse and waste collection opportunities and challenges for food packaging in the circular economy
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October 28, 2016
U.S. retailer Walmart publishes Sustainable Packaging Playbook for its suppliers; highlights the need to innovate and to optimize design, source sustainably, and support recycling
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October 24, 2016
EFSA evaluates ‘Pokas Arcadian Recycle Ltd’ process for recycling of PP and HDPE for food contact applications; concludes that the process is insufficiently characterized regarding its ability to remove potential contaminants
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October 18, 2016
C&EN presents the debate on the costs of food packaging made of flexible plastics and multilayered structures: Less food waste and economic benefits vs. more difficult recycling and negative environmental impacts
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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September 29, 2016
Glass, metal, steel, and paper industry meets at the European Parliament to discuss industrial symbiosis and materials recycling within the circular economy
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September 28, 2016
Industry study tests hot-fill bottles with different levels of recycled PET content; recommends using up to 50% recycled PET without negatively impacting performance or clarity
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September 26, 2016
European Plastics Converters Association holds one-day conference to discuss the future of plastics packaging
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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