recycling
February 10, 2014
EFSA considers “Aliplast Buhler B” safe to recycle post-consumer PET; decontamination process effective
January 21, 2014
Bioplastics trade association contests negative impact of biodegradable PE on recycling stream; issues new study
January 10, 2014
Swiss industry association starts project on barriers for recycling carton, inner bags of food packaging
December 2, 2013
Biodegradable plastics industry responds to European Plastics Converters (EuPC) report, EuPC study lacks empirical proof
November 26, 2013
EFSA publishes opinions on 2 PET recycling technologies, processes using EREMA Basic and Advanced technologies safe for food contact
November 22, 2013
Industry magazine reports on contamination risks for recyclates, effect of reduced mechanical properties on migration risks not discussed
November 21, 2013
EFSA publishes “Sky-Light MPR” process evaluation, considers recycling process safe for food contact
November 4, 2013
EFSA publishes 3 scientific opinions on processes used to recycle post-consumer PET, considers “Starlinger Decon” based processes, “CPR Superclean PET” and “4PET” processes safe
October 4, 2013
FDA approves post-consumer polypropylene to make reusable plastics
August 29, 2013
In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council
