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30.05.2018 INTERVIEW  “We have to take care not only of the low hanging fruits such as PET bottles” / EuPC managing director Alexandre Dangis on the EU plastics policy and industry actions preoccupying Europe's converters

29.05.2018 HURTIGRUTEN  Norwegian cruise line and cargo company commits to removing single-use plastics from all ships by July

28.05.2018 SOUTH KOREA  Steps taken to cut plastic waste volumes / Move follows China's ban on waste imports / Production of coloured PET bottles to stop by 2020

17.05.2018 SPAIN  Ban on disposable plastic tableware from 2020? / PS packaging targeted / Iberostar hotels eliminating single-use items

15.05.2018 SERBIA  Government voices support for plastic carrier bag fees and possible ban / Steps to reduce post-consumer waste

14.05.2018 EU POLICY  Long-term EU budget rejects idea of plastics tax / Levy on packaging waste more efficient / Commission seeking new own resources / Single-use product bans still subject of environmental policy discussions

11.05.2018 PLASTIC PACKAGING  Packaging not preventing food waste, say NGOs / Small format, convenience food packaging linked to higher waste levels / Packaging design and recyclability crucial

11.05.2018 FAERCH PLAST  Danish firm plans acquisition of French thermoformer CGL Pack

10.05.2018 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Irish restaurants organisation urges plastic straws ban / UK government mentions ban for wet wipes

09.05.2018 WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL  Exclusive interview with head of council / Producers' key mission is raising global awareness on marine pollution / New members from Europe and Asia

09.05.2018 SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL  UK oxo-degradables producer buys stake in French firm to develop algae-based bioplastics

08.05.2018 MARINE LITTER  Global environmental initiatives presented at PlasticsEurope's "PolyTalk" conference in Malta / EU commissioner Vella stresses importance of partnering with plastic industry / Need for better recycling quality

07.05.2018 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  New York governor floats statewide plastic bag ban / Ban also in Boston?

04.05.2018 UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY  More than 60 firms sign up to "UK Plastics Pact" / Plastics waste initiative led by Wrap / First global network of this kind / Supported by Ellen MacArthur Foundation and BPF

02.05.2018 MICROPLASTICS  Polar researchers measure record microbeads concentrations in Arctic sea ice / Local marine pollution from shipping confirmed for the first time

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