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17.08.2020 MARINE LITTER  Study proposes comprehensive strategy to tackle ocean plastics / Elimination of many single-use and non-recyclable products needed / Actions to curb pollution

14.08.2020 PLASTIC PACKAGING  Study suggests carbon impact of plastics is lower than other packaging materials / Glass bottles the highest emitter overall / Report by Veolia and Imperial College London

13.08.2020 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Sustainability goals are still high on the agenda / Recycled material remains in demand despite coronavirus crisis / IK flash survey

10.08.2020 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Spanish AP-Waste project to study agricultural plastics biodegraded by insects

10.08.2020 UPDATE - DENMARK  Government announces plan to overhaul waste and recycling system / Proposed restriction on imported waste for incineration

31.07.2020 MARINE LITTER  New studies show level of microplastics pollution in London's Thames river

30.07.2020 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Proliferation of microplastics in Italian lakes up 400% in three years / “Life Blue Lakes” study funded by EU and PlasticsEurope

29.07.2020 PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS  US retail giants CVS, Target and Walmart launch bag redesign initiative / USD 15m commitment

29.07.2020 BEIERSDORF  Cooperation with Werner & Metz on quality standards for plastic packaging made from recyclate

28.07.2020 AVIENT  Q2 sales down nearly 19% on weak automotive and consumer discretionary markets / Clariant masterbatch core profit up slightly

21.07.2020 L'OREAL  Pledge to use 100% recycled or bio-based plastics / Group consumed 140,000 t of polymers in 2018

14.07.2020 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  NGO report criticises brand owners and retailers for failing to address waste crisis / Study cites lack of corporate leadership

14.07.2020 TEPPFA  European association upgrades environmental product declarations for plastic pipes

10.07.2020 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  European Parliament committee outlines proposals for sustainability / Inspectors to check products for hazardous substances under REACH / Goals for “Green Deal”

10.07.2020 ALLIANCE TO END PLASTIC WASTE  Partnership with China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation / Aim for local solutions to cut China's waste problem

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