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recycling
March 14, 2016
Scientists discover bacterium capable of degrading PET plastic; further research is needed to demonstrate real-world applications for environmental clean-up or recycling
Topics: recycling
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March 3, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers FCMs made from post-consumer PET recycling processes ‘Coopbox’, ‘Ecoiberia’, ‘ANL’, and ‘Pramia Plastic Oy’ safe for contact with all types of foodstuffs
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March 2, 2016
Plastics Recyclers Europe hosts exhibition and conference designed for plastics recycling industry
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March 2, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel provides additional information as requested by the European Commission on two HDPE recycling processes for use in FCMs
Topics: recycling
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February 29, 2016
Banning POPs and SVHCs endangers plastics recycling and circular material flow, according to recycling company
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February 17, 2016
Study expects market for green packaging to grow at more than 7% for 2016-2020; food packaging holds market share of 54%
Topics: bioplastics, recycling
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February 16, 2016
Swiss company Clariant develops agent to reduce discoloring of rPET; FDA approved for food contact applications
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February 10, 2016
Video and article discuss waste management and recycling practices in the U.S.; highlight PET bottle recycling and ways to shift responsibility from governments to manufacturers
Topics: recycling
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January 14, 2016
U.S. FDA issues favorable opinion on new post-consumer polystyrene recycling process for manufacture of food contact articles
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January 13, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers FCMs made from post-consumer PET recycling processes ‘Sumilon Eco PET SARL’ and ‘ITD’ safe for contact with all types of foodstuffs
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