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SHALE GAS
UK anti-fracking movement wins appeals victory / Court decides that Ineos injunction was too broad / Scotland still dithering about ban
09.04.2019
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association accuses EU of maladministration
03.04.2019
CHINA
VAT reduction expected to increase profits for polyolefins market players / LLDPE futures notations dropped in March on expectations of lower import prices
02.04.2019
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to ban single-use plastics by 2021 / EU "paving the way for the rest of the world" / EuPC and PlasticsEurope criticise outcome
28.03.2019
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Jury remains out on EU's carcinogen classification / German plastics industry sees “no reason” for stricter rules / Conversio study
21.03.2019
INDIA
Restrictions on plastics waste imports / Special economic zones included / Other loopholes closed / Shortage of recycling capacity
14.03.2019
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
March through the institutions to sustainability makes strides / EU delivering on 54 action plan points
13.03.2019
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
California to debate new restrictions / Recycling and reuse would be mandated by 2030
12.03.2019
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Hawaii has ambitious plans to introduce series of bans
04.03.2019
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
ECHA publishes results of additives assessment project / EuMBC and other supply chain players key to project development
27.02.2019
UNITED KINGDOM
Government spells out plans for reforming waste system / Consultation outlines proposal for plastic packaging tax / BPF gives cautious welcome
25.02.2019
TURKEY
Government implements fee for plastic carrier bags / Pagev calls for amendments in line with EU legislation / Economic repercussions for plastics sector
15.02.2019
PACKAGING RECYCLING AUSTRIA
Plastic carrier bags banned as of 2020 / ARA calls for a "Plastics Roadmap 2030" / "Plastics Summit" in Vienna
15.02.2019
UNITED KINGDOM
Brexit deal suffers heavy defeat / Plastics companies concerned about no deal / Cefic asks for solution to avoid supply chain disruptions / BPF survey
16.01.2019
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Italy bans sale of plastic cotton swabs at the start of 2019 / More initiatives in other EU countries / Planned and enforced prohibitions and regulations across the globe
09.01.2019
UK RECYCLING
Government launches waste strategy / Plans for consistent recycling collections and increased producer responsibility welcomed by BPF
07.01.2019
PLASTICS STRATEGY
EU deal to ban certain single-use plastics clears another legislative hurdle / Measures against marine litter / Industry associations register complaints
03.01.2019
REACH
UK government publishes new guidance in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit / Plastics additives industry concerned
21.12.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
European beverage associations criticise EU draft directive on bottle caps / PwC study reveals high costs / Better collection systems called for
21.12.2018
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Denmark to introduce ban on lightweight plastic bags / Similar actions in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Jamaica
19.12.2018
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
Launch of multi-stakeholder alliance to boost recycling efforts in Europe / Need to match recyclate supply with demand and enhance quality
17.12.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
EU council adopts parliament's lower threshold for PBDE flame retardants / Proposal to review POPs regulation two years after taking effect
14.12.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING
Taiwan restricting imports of plastics waste
14.12.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Revised guidance to aid design of easy-to-recycle products / Recoup and BPF publication
12.12.2018
NORTH AMERICA
Plastics industry of US, Canada and Mexico applauds "USMCA" trade agreement
11.12.2018
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