Symphony Environmental

UN PLASTICS TREATY “The work is far from over”: Polymer production remains contentious in fourth session / Some convergence on waste management, recycling / 170 nations strive toward a global agreement	09.05.2024
BIOPLASTICS Biodegradable polymers decompose on deep-sea floor – University of Tokyo / Rate of degradation on deep-sea floor slower than onshore	27.03.2024
OXO-DEGRADABLE PLASTICS European General Court upholds a directive banning oxo-degradables / Symphony's d2w products not included in ban	15.02.2024
RECYCLING UK BPF calls for easier recycling system / Response to proposed governmental ban on oxo-biodegradable materials	28.04.2021
SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL Plastic additives group believes Brexit will not impact its business / Little concern over EU draft directive that could restrict oxo-degradables / EU pilot plant planned with Eranova	21.03.2019
SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL UK oxo-degradables producer buys stake in French firm to develop algae-based bioplastics	09.05.2018
SAUDI ARABIA Certain packaging plastics required to be oxo-degradable / Customs checks since December 2017	11.01.2018
SYMPHONY Approved oxo-biodegradable additive supplier in Saudi Arabia	26.04.2017
SYMPHONY Oxo-biodegradable additive specialist posts profit / Plastic litter reduction movement aids progress	14.03.2017
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT New study commissioned by Symphony finds recyclate containing oxo-degradable plastic and UV stabiliser suitable for outdoor products / BPF warns that oxo-degradable plastics could disrupt the recycling stream	15.08.2016
SYMPHONY Pakistan International Airways agrees to use “d2w” technology in its plastic packaging / Business Dynamics signs deal to introduce oxo-biodegradable bags	13.06.2016
ASSOCIATIONS Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Federation launched / Focus on lobby work and public awareness	11.02.2016
PLASTIC BAGS Debate on UK parliament's proposed plastic bag charge heats up / Symphony calls for exemption for oxo-biodegradable bags	13.02.2014
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Response issued to counter EuPC request for a ban on oxo-biodegradable plastics / Symphony technical director Stephens sees "no credible scientific evidence"	17.09.2013
PAKISTAN Symphony CEO welcomes plastic bag legislation / All plastics must be oxo-biodegradable from April	07.02.2013
UPDATE - SYMPHONY UK oxo-biodegradable additive supplier denies reports of controversial Rwanda supply deal / African country accuses group of providing misleading information on biodegradable bags	28.08.2012
SYMPHONY Oxo-biodegradable plastics offer real environmental benefits / Independent Life Cycle Assessment	30.05.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT UAE ban on non-oxo-biodegradable plastic products to take effect on 1 January 2013	21.02.2012
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS British retailer Tesco abandons biodegradable bags / Concerns over environmental impact and physical strength / Additive supplier defends technology / Consultation in Scotland could lead to bag levy	24.08.2011
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Move to switch country to biodegradable plastic bags by 2013 / Suppliers should apply for product approval	31.05.2011
BIOPLASTICS Call for more biodegradable packing to cut UK's litter / Coca-Cola and McDonald's named in two-month survey	15.03.2010

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