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15.11.2019 UK  The British Plastics Federation publishes Brexit guide / Many UK companies have contingency plans for a no-deal exit from EU

12.11.2019 RECYCLING UK  Additional recycling capacity needed to meet rising plastics collection / UK remains dependent on export markets / Wrap report

12.11.2019 PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS  German government launches plastic bag ban / Recycling association rejects plans / Japan wants to lower consumption

11.11.2019 SHALE GAS  UK government calls new fracking moratorium / Authorities say earthquakes unpredictable / Green groups pleased / Labour smells “election stunt”

04.11.2019 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Costa Rica bans EPS containers / Violations can cost up to USD 7,600

28.10.2019 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Polymer Comply Europe and EuPC announce first live webinar on SUP directive

25.10.2019 PLASTIC PACKAGING  Italy's tax proposal opposed by EuPC, PlasticsEurope and PRE / Thousands of jobs could be put at risk / Consumers would spend more

25.10.2019 NORTH AMERICA  Mexico ratifies USMCA / Plastics producers urge US and Canada to follow

18.10.2019 INDIA  Government shelves binding nationwide phase-out of single-use plastics by 2022 / Target “recommended” / Industry slams lack of clarity over rules

14.10.2019 SHALE GAS  Scotland renews fracking moratorium / No permanent ban

11.10.2019 AUSTRIA  Over half of companies see circular economy opportunities / Waste prevention and recycling are most important measures / ARA survey

07.10.2019 TITANIUM DIOXIDE  “Suspected carcinogenic effect” / EU commission classifies white pigment as a danger / VCI fears precedent / No alternative

02.10.2019 BREXIT  UK government offering webinars for European companies / Expectations of trade across border

26.09.2019 PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS  Sales fall by 37% in England / Austria sees 28% decline in quantity used against 2014

18.09.2019 BREXIT  Nearly half of UK REACH registrations not yet transferred to EU entities / More than 700 substances may not be available from 1 November

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