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24.06.2021 PLASTICS TAX  What is the purpose of the “EU Plastic Tax”? / Italy and Spain planning introduction of plastics levy / German companies confused

23.06.2021 USA  Colorado nears ban on point-of-sale plastic bags, take-away EPS containers

21.06.2021 PLASTICS INDUSTRY USA  American resin makers rail against proposed pause for production permits / Claim jobs, growth at risk

15.06.2021 MEG  EU implements punitive tariffs on US, Saudi Arabian imports

14.06.2021 CHINA  Plan to ban disposable, non-degradable goods on flights and airports / To be extended to international flights

11.06.2021 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Commission publishes guidance on SUP rules / Criticism from EuPC / Adoption of Implementing Decision on fishing gear

11.06.2021 CHILE  Ban on SUPs in restaurants and bars / Certification programme for compostable plastics

31.05.2021 CANADA  Industry coalition files motion against country's decision to list plastics as toxic / Group says government already considers materials safe

27.05.2021 PLASTICS WASTE  Turkey to end PE scrap imports on 3 July / Recyclers left scrambling / Calls for better reclaim schemes in Europe

27.05.2021 ITALY  ‘Plastic tax' postponed until January 2022

25.05.2021 PLASTICS WASTE  Greenpeace report assails UK and German shipments of polymer refuse to Turkey / German packaging waste should be returned, Turkish officials say

20.05.2021 MEG  EU imposes duties on material from US, Saudi Arabia / Measures set to take effect in June

20.05.2021 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  California to test drinking water for microplastics / Study says particles travel world's air currents / Most continents net importers of microplastics from marine waste

19.05.2021 POLYCERT  Four independent certification schemes join quality-compliance programme / Aim to harmonise verification of recycled content across Europe

13.05.2021 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Bundestag adopts amendment to packaging act / Deposits to be mandatory on all plastic beverage bottles / IK raises concerns about rPET availability

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