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BOPP FILM MARKET
Malaysia launches probe into imports from Vietnam and other Asian countries
23.08.2012
EU WASTE MANAGEMENT
EC report indicates massive differences in application of waste directive across Europe / PlasticsEurope welcomes findings of study and says that “zero plastics to landfill by 2020” is achievable with right policies
21.08.2012
SINOPEC
Promise to help Hong Kong clean up PP pellets spill / Cargo washed ashore after tropical storm
13.08.2012
IRAN
Deputy oil minister says EU petrochemicals embargo has had no effect / Analysts see significant cave-in
10.08.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
EPA identifies substitutes for decaBDE flame retardants / US phase-out from 2013
06.08.2012
CHINA
Compliance with government ban on super-thin plastic bags varies / Supermarkets score high, farmers' markets low / Cities more obliging than the countryside
03.08.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers criticises new PVC blood bag life cycle analysis / PVCfreeBloodBag project aims to find phthalate-free alternatives
02.08.2012
NOVAMONT
"Mater-Bi" bioplastics selected for London 2012 / Catering items and packaging / Products meet European compostability standard
01.08.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA officially seals phase-out of baby products containing BPA / Request by chemistry council
20.07.2012
CARRIER BAGS
UK usage of single-use bags increased in 2011 / Second consecutive rise / Levy cuts consumption in Wales / Changing spending habits
12.07.2012
CARRIER BAGS
Scotland to introduce 5 pence charge / Measure aimed at promoting reuse
03.07.2012
EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Cefic has launched large sustainable development campaign / Plastics sector plays key role / First ever sustainability report
01.06.2012
EUROPEN
Revised guide to European packaging legislation is published / EU developments and national regulations
28.05.2012
ITALY
Visitor numbers at leading plastics fair “Plast” down slightly / Share of Turkish, eastern European attendees grows / Excellent fair structure / Italy's plastics machinery sector under pressure
23.05.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Jamaica launches pilot project to separate plastic waste / Nationwide programme could kick off in 2013
18.05.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Pacific Garbage Patch provides bug-breeding grounds / “Threat to the marine environment”
17.05.2012
BIOPLASTICS
Nova-Institut publishes second edition of bio-based plastics and composites business directory
14.05.2012
VINYLPLUS
New sustainability initiative on track after first year / Target of 800,000 per year PVC recycling by 2020
09.05.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Sweden to ban BPA in baby food packaging from 2013 / EU countries torpedo planned French move
26.04.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
German environmental group sues supermarket chains for misleading customers on biodegradable plastic bags / Carriers said to be problematic to recycle / Compost producers concerned
25.04.2012
NPE
Excellent mood at largest US plastics fair / Move from Chicago to Florida receives positive feedback / Many Central and Latin American visitors / PIE makes a successful debut
13.04.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Uruguay bans imports of baby bottles with BPA / Regulation of BPA, DEHP, plasticisers in Taiwan
13.04.2012
JEC
More than 32,000 visitors at composites fair in Paris
12.04.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA declines again to move on BPA / Cites need for further studies / Health advocates critical
04.04.2012
PVC RECYCLING
“VinyLoop” process creates new benchmark for PVC recycling / Study sees better performance
23.03.2012
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