New USMCA trade deal signed between US, Mexico and Canada / NAFTA replacement includes major changes for carmakers and suppliers

Recycling of hospital waste / Product design, collection and sorting remain challenges / PVCMed Alliance workshop in Denmark

New board members elected / François de Bie remains chairman

Faster approval of transport infrastructure measures in the European Union

Recommendations for future industrial strategy / Seven priority areas of focus to boost competitiveness

Ireland imposes coffee cup levy / Plastic bag tax hiked / More moves planned from 2022

Information on SVHC still lacking / Supply chain must improve communication

Canadian plastics and chemicals trade groups may merge / One voice on circular economy

British plastics converters gain access to online tool to monitor use of recycled polymers / EuPC adding modules to the digital platform

The British Plastics Federation publishes Brexit guide / Many UK companies have contingency plans for a no-deal exit from EU

General Motors latest company to quit Plastics Industry Association / Pressure from Greenpeace and other NGOs

New guidelines for barrier polytheylene film / “RecyClass” tests show EVOH concentrations compatible for recycling

Collaboration in European recycling project "Plast2bCleaned" / Development of technology for plastics used in E&E equipment

German government launches plastic bag ban / Recycling association rejects plans / Japan wants to lower consumption

The Ocean Cleanup presents new vessel to catch plastic pollution in rivers / “The Interceptor” is planned to launch in 2025