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29.07.2024 EU ECODESIGN New regulation replaces old directive / Not only “energy-consuming” products affected

23.07.2024 USA  Federal government launches plastics-waste-reduction strategy / Reduction of SUPs primary target

22.07.2024 PLASTICS POLLUTION  UN seeks studies on plastics-pollution impact and climate change / Human Rights Council adopts resolutions at latest session

18.07.2024 PFAS EPA to recalibrate plans to regulate PFAS in plastic-container manufacture / Appeal from NGOs

18.07.2024 MICROPLASTICS  Hydrolysis prevents formation of persistent PLA microplastics in environment – study

18.07.2024 AQUAPAK  Commitment among FMCG packaging experts to move away from plastics – survey

16.07.2024 UN PLASTICS TREATY  First round of text-based negotiation on SUPs, microplastics, EPR completed

03.07.2024 REACH  ECHA adds new substances to SVHC list / PFAS review on the agenda for September

26.06.2024 UK  Calls for regulating plastics revive ahead of elections / NGOs call climate a “top issue” / England lags Scotland and Wales

24.06.2024 RESEARCH  European scientists decode enzyme that could biologically degrade styrene / Potential for biocatalytic and industrial applications

20.06.2024 RECYCLING UK  Government consultation seeks views on exclusion of chemical recycling from ETS scheme

18.06.2024 PLASTICS RECYCLING GERMANY  “Plastics recycling as a whole is under scrutiny”: Words of warning at bvse's international Waste Plastics Day

10.06.2024 PFAS  US accelerates campaign against “forever chemicals” / Will avalanche of class action lawsuits hit manufacturers?

03.06.2024 PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY  Has requirement to offer reusable packaging for takeaway failed? / Minimal usage rate in 2023 / More municipalities look into packaging tax / New regulation by PPWR?

29.05.2024 TPC  US authorities fine petchems maker USD 30 mn for 2019 blasts / Remedial and safety measures worth USD 80 mn mandated

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