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28.03.2019 EU PLASTICS STRATEGY  European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to ban single-use plastics by 2021 / EU "paving the way for the rest of the world" / EuPC and PlasticsEurope criticise outcome

21.03.2019 TITANIUM DIOXIDE  Jury remains out on EU's carcinogen classification / German plastics industry sees “no reason” for stricter rules / Conversio study

14.03.2019 INDIA  Restrictions on plastics waste imports / Special economic zones included / Other loopholes closed / Shortage of recycling capacity

13.03.2019 CIRCULAR ECONOMY  March through the institutions to sustainability makes strides / EU delivering on 54 action plan points

12.03.2019 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  California to debate new restrictions / Recycling and reuse would be mandated by 2030

04.03.2019 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Hawaii has ambitious plans to introduce series of bans

27.02.2019 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  ECHA publishes results of additives assessment project / EuMBC and other supply chain players key to project development

25.02.2019 UNITED KINGDOM  Government spells out plans for reforming waste system / Consultation outlines proposal for plastic packaging tax / BPF gives cautious welcome

15.02.2019 TURKEY  Government implements fee for plastic carrier bags / Pagev calls for amendments in line with EU legislation / Economic repercussions for plastics sector

15.02.2019 PACKAGING RECYCLING AUSTRIA  Plastic carrier bags banned as of 2020 / ARA calls for a "Plastics Roadmap 2030" / "Plastics Summit" in Vienna

16.01.2019 UNITED KINGDOM  Brexit deal suffers heavy defeat / Plastics companies concerned about no deal / Cefic asks for solution to avoid supply chain disruptions / BPF survey

09.01.2019 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Italy bans sale of plastic cotton swabs at the start of 2019 / More initiatives in other EU countries / Planned and enforced prohibitions and regulations across the globe

07.01.2019 UK RECYCLING  Government launches waste strategy / Plans for consistent recycling collections and increased producer responsibility welcomed by BPF

03.01.2019 PLASTICS STRATEGY  EU deal to ban certain single-use plastics clears another legislative hurdle / Measures against marine litter / Industry associations register complaints

21.12.2018 REACH  UK government publishes new guidance in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit / Plastics additives industry concerned

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