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07.01.2019 UK RECYCLING  Government launches waste strategy / Plans for consistent recycling collections and increased producer responsibility welcomed by BPF

03.01.2019 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Istanbul makes strides towards a circular economy / Plastic bottles buy transit tickets / Reverse vending deposit systems trending worldwide

21.12.2018 MARINE LITTER  Ocean Cleanup project hits a snag / Waste slips out with the fish / Overhaul planned / Team confident problems can be fixed

17.12.2018 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  Replacement of plastic packaging with alternatives would have adverse environmental impacts / Life cycle analysis of most common thermoplastics / ACC study

14.12.2018 PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT  EU council adopts parliament's lower threshold for PBDE flame retardants / Proposal to review POPs regulation two years after taking effect

10.12.2018 MICROPLASTICS  ECHA shares thoughts on restriction assessment / Dossier to be released in January / Focus on hazards to the environment

07.12.2018 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Packaging manufacturers commit to use more recycled materials / Up to 23% recyclate content by 2025

05.12.2018 IRELAND  Working group to develop plastics waste policy / National study for meeting EU single-use targets

03.12.2018 UK RECYCLING  Report recommends levy on virgin packaging to boost recyclate demand / Establishment of single producer responsibility organisation proposed / Eunomia report

30.11.2018 MARINE LITTER  Plastics waste collected in three Spanish ports / Categorised articles from Atlantic and Mediterranean waters

27.11.2018 PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS  Fastest-growing source of oil consumption is petrochemicals / Plastics demand as key driver / Recycling could help cut carbon dioxide emissions and reduce marine litter

23.11.2018 MARINE LITTER  European banks form "Clean Oceans Initiative" with projected EUR 2 bn funds / Focus on Africa, Asia and Middle East

22.11.2018 UK RECYCLING  Axion says changing business models could boost recyclate quality / Petchem industry's interest in recyclers could further development

21.11.2018 UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY  Sustainability group Wrap publishes packaging reduction targets to guide "Plastics Pact" members

19.11.2018 THOMAS COOK  Travel company to reduce disposable plastics across own-brand hotels and airline / Plastic straws and stirrers

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