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29.03.2019 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  WWF urges reversal of plastics waste crisis / Pollution could double by 2030 without drastic changes / Governments called on to unite against marine litter

27.03.2019 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  US dominates oil output growth / Shale gas is driver / Brazil and Norway up and coming, Opec slipping / New plastics plants defy moves to curb use

27.03.2019 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  New UNEP reports to tackle plastics marine pollution / Guidelines and recommendations for monitoring litter, managing coral reefs and improving gender equality

25.03.2019 MARINE LITTER  Study analyses plastics pollution along Spanish coast / PE, PP and PS were most abundant microplastics / Barcelona plans "zero waste" strategy

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

20.03.2019 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Coca-Cola and other major brands disclose plastic packaging production figures / Businesses across value chain commit to reducing plastics waste / Ellen MacArthur Foundation and UNEP report

18.03.2019 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Shell to face charges over Moerdijk blast and EO leak / First hearing in May 2019

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

11.03.2019 UNITED KINGDOM  Think tank calls for national plastic packaging plan / Zero waste exports by 2030 suggested / Recommendations for boosting infrastructure and recycling targets

07.03.2019 PLASTICS AND HEALTH  NGOs publish study on plastics and impact on human health / Call for full lifecycle approach / More research needed on health risks

05.03.2019 SINGLE-USE PLASTICS  New “plastic free” campaign in Milan / Call to action for businesses and consumers

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

27.02.2019 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Producing recycled resins requires less energy and reduces emissions / APR life cycle analysis

18.02.2019 PLASTIC PACKAGING  Emerging technologies can drive circular economy / Five key challenges to overcome / World Economic Forum report

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