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31.01.2023 PLASTICS WASTE  European Parliament votes for stricter shipment rules / Trade bodies say export ban a major setback for circular economy, recycling

27.01.2023 REACH  ECHA adds nine chemicals to list of Substances of Very High Concern / Melamine, several flame retardants among problematic products

26.01.2023 RECYCLASS  New recycling rules for white, natural PS packaging / Testing aligned with guidelines from US group

25.01.2023 UK  Cuts coming for energy cost subsidies / Chemical industry warns of continued cost pressure

24.01.2023 HUNGARY  Deposit return scheme set to start in 2024 / MOL to implement, manage system / Tomra tapped as reverse vending equipment supplier

20.01.2023 SPAIN  Nationwide plastic packaging tax begins / Consumers can expect higher prices / Competition officials intervene in auctions held by local waste firm Ecoembes

18.01.2023 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  UK ban on some disposable plastic products to start in October / “Protect the environment for future generations”

17.01.2023 POLAND  Almost two-thirds of Poles support ban on plastic packaging for produce – study / Nearly 30% unwilling to use costlier eco-friendly options / Deposit-return scheme postponed

11.01.2023 UK PACKAGING  Government being urged to spell out plans for tax revenues raised by plastic packaging levy

10.01.2023 EUROPEAN ENERGY POLICY  EU plans overhaul of emissions trading scheme / Officials approve natural gas price cap

10.01.2023 FRANCE  Court expands ban on plastics packaging for fruit, vegetables / Ruling said to impact French food competitiveness / Recyclability should play a role, business groups say

10.01.2023 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  UK government confirms ban on throwaway cutlery, plates / Details to be announced on 14 January

05.01.2023 PACKAGING RECYCLING GERMANY  Dual Systems satisfied with recovery volumes and recycling quotas for 2021 / Fewer exports of plastic packaging – ZSVR

03.01.2023 REACH  UK to extend submission deadlines for data by three years / Move covers materials under new rules

22.12.2022 RECYCLING EUROPE  EEA wants better reporting on non-packaging plastics / Policies heavily reliant on packaging data driven by recycling targets

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