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Friends of the Earth

UK Old and new plans for “war on plastics” proclaimed / Ban on SUP cutlery and cups in England touted / Plastics tax still on the agenda	02.09.2021
PLASTICS RECYCLING UK WCL survey assails national recycling plans / Lack of commitment to “all-in” deposit scheme / Too little focus on waste reduction	31.08.2021
REACH ECHA seeks to improve compliance / Cefic launches action plan to help members update dossiers / Industry says NGO criticism is “not helpful”	02.07.2019
SHALE GAS UK government will not bend earthquake rules for fracking companies / Ineos and Cuadrilla lay on the pressure	20.02.2019
SHALE GAS Scotland launches fracking consultation / Ineos may invoke mining act in England	10.02.2017
PLASTIC FANTASTIC Ineos takes on Robin Hood and his merry men	06.01.2017
SHALE GAS Scottish government unveils fracking studies / Public consultation to begin in January 2017 / Final decision by year's end / Scant economic impetus but health threat “inconclusive”	14.11.2016
INEOS Shale gas arrives at Grangemouth after delay / “Hugely important day” for the UK / Fewer fracking applications this year	30.09.2016
UK SHALE GAS New UK energy minister calls shale gas “an exciting opportunity not to be missed” / YouGov poll shows strong opposition to fracking among those who voted against “Brexit” / Men more likely to be in favour of exploration than women	22.08.2016
SHALE GAS German cabinet finally agrees fracking rules / Federal states to decide on test drills	28.06.2016
PLASTICS AND HEALTH German environmental group calls for BPA replacement in cashier receipts / ECHA study ongoing	06.06.2016
PLASTICS AND RECYCLING EU Parliament plenary session approves circular economy resolution / Binding rules for waste disposal and recycling / Bioplastics producers welcome package design proposal	17.07.2015
SHALE GAS UK's Lancaster County Council rejects two shale gas exploration permits / Setback for fracking industry / Environmental advocates cheer decision / Cuadrilla likely to appeal	02.07.2015
INEOS Ineos says Scottish plans for fracking moratorium threaten Grangemouth's existence / Imports deemed not sufficient to cover feedstock needs of mammoth complex	13.02.2015
INEOS Petchems giant prepared to invest up to USD 1 bn in UK shale gas exploration and wants to be “biggest player” / Licences to be awarded next year	24.11.2014
SHALE GAS German environment agency remains sceptical on fracking / Latest expert opinion recommends tight restrictions / Draft legislation expected in autumn	05.08.2014
PLASTICS AND ENERGY European Commission opens proceedings against German price relief for energy-intensive companies / Support for renewables also eyed critically	19.12.2013
YEAR IN REVIEW 2013 Part 2 – US shale gas advantage a game changer for European plastics industry / Players seek to level the playing field but authorities slow to react	17.12.2013
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS UK ends fracking moratorium / Controls on seismic activity / Environmentalists sceptical	18.12.2012