Will the coronavirus pandemic turn the tide back to disposables? / US moves away from plastic bans / Industry will face “major challenges” in the aftermath

PlasticsEurope webinar on methodology to address plastics leakage

Extension of REACH compliance deadlines during coronavirus situation / Aid in securing disinfectant supply promised

Government plans tax on single-use plastic packaging

Vietnam trade agreement set to enter force this year / EU survey highlights need for more guidance for SMEs

EU sets out action plan for more sustainable products and less packaging waste / Plastics a major target

Government to roll out tax on plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled material

California group sues 10 companies including Coca-Cola, Danone, PepsiCo and Nestlé over plastics pollution

Sale of single-use plastic cups and plates banned / Some stores labelling products "reusable" to circumvent restriction / New anti-waste law in force

"European Plastics Pact" launches / Targets include better life cycle management of packaging and disposables / EuPC sees difficulties and refuses to join

EU and UK chemical producers supply talking points for trade negotiations / No tariff barriers and REACH as common standard

Major to-go food and drinks brands commit to reducing packaging waste

Coronavirus creates sharp rise in global demand of masks / PetroChina and 3M currently expanding production

Available capacities in European road transport on the rise / Transport prices decreasing

WWF-Malaysia responds to media inaccuracies on Malaysian plastics / Plastic packaging report recommends EPR to address problems in Southeast Asia and China / Indonesia plans plastics tax