Plastics industry establishes clarity on global plastics flows for the first time / Study based on data from 44 countries shows differentiated picture / Measures should be planned more specifically

International alliance meets at "K 2019" / Advocacy is the priority / China's circular plans focus on technology and biopolymers / EPR schemes controversial

Study shows ships are a far higher source of plastics waste than previously assumed / More stringent monitoring required

Government shelves binding nationwide phase-out of single-use plastics by 2022 / Target “recommended” / Industry slams lack of clarity over rules

Over half of companies see circular economy opportunities / Waste prevention and recycling are most important measures / ARA survey

Greenpeace accuses consumer good companies of false promises on plastics pollution / Call for investment in refill and reuse systems / SC Johnson quits Plastics Industry Association

Ocean Cleanup vehicle is now catching and retaining plastics / Design work commences on a new full-scale system / Recycling on land

BPF launches eco-design tool / Rating according to sustainability criteria

UK government offering webinars for European companies / Expectations of trade across border

“PackTheFuture Award 2019” / Application period for European packaging award has started

Higher container volumes despite trade conflicts

New hall ready for visitors just ahead of “K” / Square and canopy at the south entrance will be completed by 2020

EUBP criticises FEAD position paper on biodegradable polymers / Paper highlights five key problems

Water levels of German waterways drop again

Sales fall by 37% in England / Austria sees 28% decline in quantity used against 2014