New UNEP reports to tackle plastics marine pollution / Guidelines and recommendations for monitoring litter, managing coral reefs and improving gender equality

Construction commencing on the Istanbul "Plastic Excellence Center" / Pagev association board elected

Study analyses plastics pollution along Spanish coast / PE, PP and PS were most abundant microplastics / Barcelona plans "zero waste" strategy

New organisation aims to progress chemical recycling of plastics waste / First conference in June 2019

Coca-Cola and other major brands disclose plastic packaging production figures / Businesses across value chain commit to reducing plastics waste / Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UNEP report

European Commission reports on 70 voluntary pledges for 2025 recycling targets / Relative lack of chemical recycling inclusion

European plastics recycling branch created / Main focus on end-of-life durable plastics

March through the institutions to sustainability makes strides / EU delivering on 54 action plan points

California to debate new restrictions / Recycling and reuse would be mandated by 2030

Europe extends lead over US in "internet of things" investments / Cybersecurity remains key concern / Bain report

NGOs publish study on plastics and impact on human health / Call for full lifecycle approach / More research needed on health risks

New “plastic free” campaign in Milan / Call to action for businesses and consumers

Hawaii has ambitious plans to introduce series of bans

ECHA publishes results of additives assessment project / EuMBC and other supply chain players key to project development

Government spells out plans for reforming waste system / Consultation outlines proposal for plastic packaging tax / BPF gives cautious welcome