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27.09.2022 PLASTICS WASTE  Lobbying group seeks role in global treaty talks / EMF, WWF take lead / Move follows UN push for worldwide waste regs

19.09.2022 PACKAGING  Introduction of EU EPR legislation will have major impact / Financial burden to fall disproportionately on plastics

14.09.2022 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Changes could limit purchases by US government

13.09.2022 PLASTICS RECYCLING  German packaging agency updates minimum standards / Tougher rules for paper-plastic containers / Exception for PA in co-ex films

07.09.2022 US TAX LAW  “Superfund” environmental tax returns / Many plastics, intermediates affected / Levy unlikely to impact European market

15.08.2022 RECYCLING USA  California bill expands recycling scheme to wine, liquor bottles

05.08.2022 RECYCLASS  Guide for designing recyclable plastics packaging

20.07.2022 NATURAL GAS  European Commission proposes that member states slash gas use / Commission President von der Leyen says Russia “blackmailing” Europe

20.07.2022 RECYCLING EUROPE  Circular Plastics Alliance extends coverage of MORE platform to rPVC

19.07.2022 RECYCLING USA  California law requires all packaging to be recyclable or compostable in 10 years / Plastics packaging to be cut 25% / Industry to pay USD 5 bn to fight pollution, support communities

15.07.2022 RECYCLASS  New certification scheme for plastics recyclers / Evaluation of traceability, quality management, recycled content, and environmental performance

14.07.2022 INDIA  Ban on SUP straws to disrupt sales of small beverage packs / Soft drink makers expected to be badly hit / Paper industry set to offer alternatives

08.07.2022 RECYCLING USA  US Plastics Pact oversight group creates PET reclaim scheme / Initial funding target set at USD 25 mn

05.07.2022 TAKEAWAY PACKAGING  Study says throwaway paper plates better for environment than reusable products in takeaway food industry

29.06.2022 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT CANADA  Bans on single-use plastics to start in December / Domestic chemical association “disappointed”

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