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STARBUCKS
Coffee company implements takeaway cup charge across the UK / Plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws worldwide by 2020
13.07.2018
PET RECYCLING EUROPE
Coca-Cola joins “Demeto” project for chemical recycling
03.07.2018
VOLVO
Plans to use 25% recycled plastics in new cars from 2025
25.06.2018
GREECE
Shopping bag usage at supermarkets falls 76% on bag charge / Sikinos first Greek island to ban plastic straws
25.06.2018
INDIA
Ban on single-use plastics from 2022 / “CleanSeas” campaign and clean up of historic monuments / Reports spotlight waste management successes and setbacks
15.06.2018
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Ikea sets 2020 target to remove disposable plastics in restaurants / Switzerland makes no move to follow EU's proposal for single-use products / Plastic straws essential for some people
14.06.2018
MARINE LITTER
G7 recognises urgency of ocean plastics pollution / Lost value of plastics in waste stream / Ellen MacArthur Foundation to form coalition of businesses and governments
13.06.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Benefits for a circular economy / World Packaging Organisation position paper
11.06.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
“Material is not the issue” / UNEP publishes report on tackling single-use plastic waste / European Commission and PlasticsEurope add their voices on “World Environment Day”
07.06.2018
CARREFOUR
French supermarket chain announces sustainable packaging commitment / PS trays to be replaced
06.06.2018
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING RECYCLING
UK recycling industry needs over EUR 110m / Brands should be incentivised to sell goods in improved packaging
01.06.2018
CROATIA
Waste management plan with 2020 target proving difficult / Chamber of commerce holds waste and recycling symposium / Importance of separating secondary raw materials
31.05.2018
REACH
Deadline to register chemicals on 31 May 2018 / 80,000 registrations already received
31.05.2018
INTERVIEW
“We have to take care not only of the low hanging fruits such as PET bottles” / EuPC managing director Alexandre Dangis on the EU plastics policy and industry actions preoccupying Europe's converters
30.05.2018
HURTIGRUTEN
Norwegian cruise line and cargo company commits to removing single-use plastics from all ships by July
29.05.2018
SOUTH KOREA
Steps taken to cut plastic waste volumes / Move follows China's ban on waste imports / Production of coloured PET bottles to stop by 2020
28.05.2018
SPAIN
Ban on disposable plastic tableware from 2020? / PS packaging targeted / Iberostar hotels eliminating single-use items
17.05.2018
SERBIA
Government voices support for plastic carrier bag fees and possible ban / Steps to reduce post-consumer waste
15.05.2018
EU POLICY
Long-term EU budget rejects idea of plastics tax / Levy on packaging waste more efficient / Commission seeking new own resources / Single-use product bans still subject of environmental policy discussions
14.05.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Packaging not preventing food waste, say NGOs / Small format, convenience food packaging linked to higher waste levels / Packaging design and recyclability crucial
11.05.2018
FAERCH PLAST
Danish firm plans acquisition of French thermoformer CGL Pack
11.05.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Irish restaurants organisation urges plastic straws ban / UK government mentions ban for wet wipes
10.05.2018
WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL
Exclusive interview with head of council / Producers' key mission is raising global awareness on marine pollution / New members from Europe and Asia
09.05.2018
SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL
UK oxo-degradables producer buys stake in French firm to develop algae-based bioplastics
09.05.2018
MARINE LITTER
Global environmental initiatives presented at PlasticsEurope's "PolyTalk" conference in Malta / EU commissioner Vella stresses importance of partnering with plastic industry / Need for better recycling quality
08.05.2018
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