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SINGLE-USE PLASTICS UK to investigate tax on plastic packaging and takeaway items / Call for evidence to launch in 2018	23.11.2017
PLASTICS PRODUCTION Tighter market rules for EU emissions trading after 2021	22.11.2017
FLAME RETARDANTS EPDA committed to development of safer flame-retardant plastics / Rising replacement of other materials in construction industry	14.11.2017
SWITZERLAND Government in favour of material recycling of PE film / Voluntary collection to begin with	01.11.2017
FLOORING MARKET Antitrust lawsuit in France ends / Huge fines for Tarkett, Forbo and Gerflor / Manufacturers' association also convicted	24.10.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING UK Government investigates bottle deposit return scheme / Move could help boost recycling rates for plastic containers	23.10.2017
BASF Chemical group needs to provide information more rapidly / Rhineland-Palatinate state ministry of environment warns of better TDI quality management	20.10.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE PRE calls for EU approval of recycling process for food contact / Market undermined by legal uncertainty	20.10.2017
CHILE On track to ban plastic bags in coastal cities / Initiatives around the country to minimise waste / Ten companies commit to promoting recycled plastic packaging	16.10.2017
AGRICULTURAL FILMS RECYCLING European Parliament's draft report on fertilising products / Potential to create distortions in mulch films market	10.10.2017
RECYCLING UK Veolia UK opens Dagenham recycling facility / YouGov poll highlights disparity in UK consumers' recycling behaviour / Call for more on-the-go facilities and better information	03.10.2017
PLASTIC PIPES TEPPFA launches campaign to highlight pipes' suitability for sewerage systems / Four national trade associations focus on product's benefits in engineering projects	29.09.2017
PLASTICS PRODUCTION Minimal additional cost from compulsory emissions trading seen for German plastics producers from 2018 / Financial burden mostly from administration	25.09.2017
PET RECYCLING UK Bottle deposit scheme to be introduced in Scotland / Move aims to reduce waste in landfills and environment	18.09.2017
KENYA Launch of wide-sweeping plastic bag ban / Draconian penalties for use / Other African countries to follow	06.09.2017
GLASS FIBRE MARKET European producers see threat if EU drops Chinese anti-dumping duties on open mesh fabric	18.08.2017
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Emissions trading compulsory for polymerisation plants in Germany in 2018 / Prices for carbon dioxide	10.08.2017
COLOMBIA National plastic bag fee introduced in July / Follow-up to awareness and recycling campaign	07.08.2017
COSTA RICA National initiative to replace single-use plastics with renewables by 2021	31.07.2017
MOROCCO Authorities get hold of 420 t of forbidden plastic bags / Large efforts across the country to go green	24.07.2017
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY EU Construction Products Regulation / Fire protection standard for cables and wires since 1 July	18.07.2017
POM China imposes anti-dumping duties against South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia	13.07.2017
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY EU imposes a EUR 27m fine on car headlights manufacturers	28.06.2017
STYRENE China considers anti-dumping investigation of South Korean styrene imports / Strong impact on Korean producers	22.06.2017
PLASTICS AND HEALTH BPA added to ECHA's SVHC list / Member State Committee unanimous	20.06.2017

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