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MICROPLASTICS
Studies claiming risk to human health did not paint the full picture, say researchers
 		15.01.2026
EU TRADE
Automotive set to benefit from new “landmark” EU-Mercosur trade deal / Farmers blast agreement as a “sell out”
 		14.01.2026
USA
Trump announces withdrawal from more climate agreements, UN programmes / Experts ponder legality of planned severance moves
 		14.01.2026
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Dubai bans several SUP products / Move marks final phase of UAE-wide initiative launched in 2022
 		12.01.2026
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Study proposes measures to tackle plastics pollution / Urgent action needed in next five years / Suggested bans on PS, EPS, PVC packaging
 		07.01.2026
RECYCLING
RecyClass updates guidance for labels and adhesives on PET bottles
 		07.01.2026
EU POLICY
European Commission launches programme to support recycling sector / “Unfair and harmful import competition” to be addressed
 		06.01.2026
EU POLICY
Brussels introduces eighth omnibus / Newest legislation package focused on cost savings for industry / NGOs call environment label Trojan Horse
 		17.12.2025
PLASTICS TAX UK
BPF hails government's mass-balance decision / Move gives companies confidence to invest in recycling facilities, says trade group
 		15.12.2025
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING
Provisional ELVR deal sets 15% recycled content target after six years / Closed-loop share fixed at 20%
 		12.12.2025
POLYPHENYLENE SULPHIDE
China initiates interim review of anti-dumping measures on high-performance polymer / Asia, US particularly affected
 		12.12.2025
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
New EU pellet rules target microplastics leak along value chain / Regulation takes effect 16 December 2025
 		09.12.2025
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
PPWR: Draft bill for new packaging law submitted / Plastics Europe welcomes potential eligibility of chemical recycling
 		01.12.2025
UK
Government publishes updated EPR registration fees for 2026 / Some companies face hikes of more than 25%
 		01.12.2025
COP30
Mixed picture at climate change conference / Commitments, but little action / Europe to take on more responsibility
 		28.11.2025
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