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23.03.2021 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING  Ceflex commissions packaging waste study in Europe / First-of-a-kind analysis to define and accelerate shift towards a circular economy

23.03.2021 CORONAVIRUS  Researchers call for fast action to address pollution from disposable face masks

22.03.2021 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  Mallorca outlaws various single-use items / Tourists set to feel impact of bans

22.03.2021 PLASTIX  Launch of new recycled “green ropes” / Much lower carbon emissions than with virgin plastics

18.03.2021 PLASTICS WASTE  German waste exports down almost 10% / Germany leading the EU by a big margin

16.03.2021 UK  Introduction of tax for packaging with less than 30% recyclate / Treasury predicts 40% rise in reclaimed plastics use

16.03.2021 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  PepsiCo and Mondelez agree to cut use of virgin plastics for packaging / As You Sow withdraws shareholder proposals filed with US giants

16.03.2021 PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY  VDMA survey says rebound expected in 2021 / More hiring likely / Sales down some 12% in 2020 / Circular economy paper offers suggestions

15.03.2021 AUSTRALIA  Government sets out ambitious plans to slash plastics waste / Policies include banning certain biodegradable products / Supermarket giant Woolworths expresses support for SUP ban

15.03.2021 RECYCLASS  Charges of misuse of “Recyclability Evaluation Protocols” by Polymateria / Huhtamaki's PE laminate tubes get certification

10.03.2021 PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY  Brand owners lead the way in renewable packaging / Giants McDonalds and Amazon have a long way to go / Smaller firms offer innovative alternative solutions

10.03.2021 MARINE EQUIPMENT  Aimplas project develops recycled content materials for ship fenders in Spain

08.03.2021 MARINE LITTER  New technologies to play key role in addressing waterway pollution / Key principle is preventing wastewater contamination at source / UNEP report

08.03.2021 EPS PACKAGING  Launch of “Smart Packaging Europe” campaign to promote expanded polystyrene packaging

05.03.2021 EXXONMOBIL  Initial phase of proprietary recycling process for difficult-to-recycle plastics waste complete / JV with Agilyx subsidiary

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