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09.05.2022 CHINA  The People's Republic turns to lightweighting and bio-based, recycled plastics / Beijing to ban conventional plastic packaging from express delivery outlets

09.05.2022 PLASTICS PACKAGING  Fraunhofer study: Comparison of reusable plastic systems with single-use alternatives / Recycled content required for production

09.05.2022 ALPLA  Reusable PET bottle cuts carbon emissions by 30% / rHDPE with lower carbon footprint at Spanish plants

06.05.2022 PACKAGING TAX GERMANY  McDonald's branch wins lawsuit against Tübingen waste levy / German environmental aid organisation calls for one-way levy on to-go packaging

05.05.2022 RECYCLASS  Approval of series of polymers, other products for recycling processes

03.05.2022 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  EuPC and Plastics Europe open public consultation on plans for Ocean Clean Sweep certification scheme

02.05.2022 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Study for European Commission explores scenarios for PVC phase-out

02.05.2022 MARINE LITTER  Research finds plastics pollution in the Arctic region / Waste being transported by rivers, air, shipping

02.05.2022 MCDONALD'S  Trial to test clear plastic cups sourced from sustainable materials

29.04.2022 BRIGHTMARK  Plans cancelled for giant chemical recycling facility in US / Missed obligations scrap Georgia plant

28.04.2022 RESEARCH  Plastics waste treated with potassium salts used to sequester CO2: Rice University report

26.04.2022 LYONDELLBASELL  Operation of Houston refinery to stop by 2023-end / “Best strategic and financial path forward”

26.04.2022 PLASTICS RECYCLING ITALY  Working to harmonise recycled content efforts with Europe / PSV scheme approved by CPA

26.04.2022 RECYCLING NEW ZEALAND  Next phase begins for soft plastic packaging recycling / Postal service to test collection of post-consumer material

25.04.2022 PETROCHEMICALS USA  EPA to review permit process for Louisiana plants / Focus on Gulf Coast petchems corridor dubbed “Cancer Alley”

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