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PLASTICS AND HEALTH
ECHA takes aim at “forever chemicals” PFAS / Some 10,000 substances under review / Bans or restrictions could affect imports to Europe
 		24.02.2023
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
LYB, Braskem respond to report on top producers of resins for single use / Indorama stays mum despite “positive outlier” rating / Most major firms decline comment
 		16.02.2023
MARINE LITTER
Plastics waste in the Arctic comes from all over the world / “Even rich industrial nations make a significant contribution to the pollution” – AWI study
 		16.02.2023
UN PLASTICS WASTE TREATY
First meeting on global rules reveals discord / 50-country bloc demands lower resin output, bans for some grades / Industry role in negotiations criticised / Next talks due in May
 		15.02.2023
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION USA
Two groups plan to file lawsuit against Shell / Activists claim US plant violated pollution rules
 		14.02.2023
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
Voting begins for Best Polymer Producers Awards / Commitment to Europe becomes focal point
 		14.02.2023
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
SUP waste rises 6 mn t in two years / ExxonMobil, Sinopec, Dow lead production, Minderoo Foundation says / Group wants “polymer premium” levy for resins made of fossil materials
 		08.02.2023
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Embedding circularity could significantly cut virgin material extraction / Circle Economy-Deloitte report identifies 16 solutions across four global systems
 		07.02.2023
ISRAEL
New government drops tax on single-use plastic / Alternative solution expected by July
 		06.02.2023
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Plastics Europe, EuPC launch programme to control pellet loss / Scheme harmonised with Operation Clean Sweep
 		06.02.2023
PLASTICS WASTE
UK MPs lament government's decision to reject calls for bans on export of plastics scrap / Recycler calls for local investments
 		01.02.2023
PLASTICS WASTE
European Parliament votes for stricter shipment rules / Trade bodies say export ban a major setback for circular economy, recycling
 		31.01.2023
REACH
ECHA adds nine chemicals to list of Substances of Very High Concern / Melamine, several flame retardants among problematic products
 		27.01.2023
RECYCLASS
New recycling rules for white, natural PS packaging / Testing aligned with guidelines from US group
 		26.01.2023
HUNGARY
Deposit return scheme set to start in 2024 / MOL to implement, manage system / Tomra tapped as reverse vending equipment supplier
 		24.01.2023
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