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COMPOSITE PACKAGING Recyclability of fibre-based packaging with polymer barrier – Propakma study	19.02.2024
OXO-DEGRADABLE PLASTICS European General Court upholds a directive banning oxo-degradables / Symphony's d2w products not included in ban	15.02.2024
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Reclaim capacity increases 10% in 2022 / Additional capacity required to reach 2025 targets	14.02.2024
LATVIA DRS operator claims 80% of all beverage containers returned	14.02.2024
POLYURETHANE INDUSTRY European Parliament confirms diisocyanate limits / Guidelines for lead also tightened	13.02.2024
BASF Under pressure: Fears of human rights violations in Xinjiang / Petchem giant sells JV shares in China / Divestment initiated in final quarter of 2023	09.02.2024
PLASTICS RECYCLING GERMANY New DIN standard for polyamide waste, recyclate / First digital product pass	08.02.2024
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS USA New Jersey sees rise in polymer consumption, GHG emissions following SUP ban / High environmental impact of alternative bags emerges	07.02.2024
MICROPLASTICS EU tightens rules for polluters / Cosmetics, pharma producers to fund 80% of clean-up	31.01.2024
FORMOSA US court reinstates air quality permit for Sunshine Project / Path to realisation remains long	31.01.2024
NIGERIA Government forms circularity committee to phase out SUPs	30.01.2024
EU PACKAGING French trade group wants removal of PPWR ban on multipacks / Bundling milk, water bottles said to be an issue	29.01.2024
USA EPA proposes updates to pollution prevention programme	29.01.2024
PLASTICS RECYCLING RecyClass publishes new Design for Recycling guidelines	29.01.2024
UK Exports of plastics waste to non-OECD countries soar – Recoup	26.01.2024
CANADA Government seeks input on national monitoring of plastics	25.01.2024
GERMANY Deposit starts for milk products in single-use plastic bottles / Green group wants to include beverage cartons	22.01.2024
PFAS EPA revs regulatory engine / New rules for “inactive” chemicals / Seven substances added to TRI	12.01.2024
UZBEKISTAN Construction of MTO polymer complex moves forward / Resin demand poised for growth / First bans on SUPs could come in 2026	11.01.2024
INEOS Supplier secures new environmental licence / Large-scale Project One cracker a go again	09.01.2024
PFAS Settlements, new disputes set to claim more attention in 2024 / Some hope for Chemours / EPA, ECHA moves to be watched	09.01.2024
US RECYCLING California agency data supports state packaging waste law	09.01.2024
GERMANY Government postpones plastics packaging tax to 2025	08.01.2024
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS Dubai introduces phased ban on SUP products / Regulation requires education campaigns, sale of reusable alternatives	08.01.2024
NETHERLANDS Country must address future gap in plastics waste supply and demand / Millions to be invested in chemical recycling facilities – KPMG report	05.01.2024

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