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ASSOCIATIONS
Claude Clément elected as chairman of EuPC Automotive and Transport division
 		07.04.2016
REACH
First EuPC and Polymer Comply Europe “REACH Workshop” successfully concluded / Follow-up event later this year
 		04.04.2016
MARINE LITTER
European Parliament draws attention to dangers of plastic microbeads in cosmetics / Bans being pursued worldwide / Report for Commission analyses the problem
 		01.04.2016
POLYTALK
Two-day high-level conference on “Zero Plastics Waste to the Oceans” draws industry, government and private sector together / Need for collaborative efforts across the chain / Design for end of life / Calls for system change
 		30.03.2016
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Pollution levels in oceans continue to rise / Need for global action / “PolyTalk” conference spurs intense discussions about marine litter / Research warns that amount of plastic packaging ending up in the oceans should not rise
 		23.03.2016
EVENTS
“Plastics Recycling Show” cancelled following Brussels attacks / Second time terror forces event to be abandoned / Belgian capital on lockdown
 		22.03.2016
ASSOCIATIONS
Mike Boswell becomes chairman of BPF Polymer Distributors & Compounders Group
 		18.03.2016
PET
Experts from entire value chain gather at “Petcore Europe Conference” / 160 attendees gain latest insights into sustainability, circular economy, innovation and globalisation
 		17.03.2016
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
New method to register plastic waste entering the ocean / Model being trialled at the North Sea / Collaboration against marine litter involving numerous associations
 		14.03.2016
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Dutch ban on complimentary bags at check-out counters in effect since 1 January / Ultra-thin bags exempted / Effort aimed at meeting EU guidelines for reduced consumption
 		11.03.2016
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
German stores no longer offer bags free of charge / Several retailers introduce fees
 		09.03.2016
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Europen calls on EU to ensure packaging waste regulations do not disrupt the internal market / Need for case-by-case assessment / Extended producer responsibility scheme to apply to consumers, too
 		08.03.2016
ASSOCIATIONS
TEPPFA Forum to take place in Brussels in April / European plastic pipe association celebrating 25th anniversary
 		02.03.2016
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Hamburg municipality in Germany plans to ban coffee capsules and one-way packaging / Guidelines for “environmentally friendly” sourcing
 		01.03.2016
ASSOCIATIONS
New heads for EuPC's Building and Construction working groups
 		29.02.2016
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