April 2024 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Revised PPWD approved by parliament Europe
Posted on April 26, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe European Parliament today adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The regulation, was approved with 476 votes in favour, 129 against and 24 abstentions. Source: Revised PPWD approved by parliament |...
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Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins tracked to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia
Posted on April 24, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingAn ABC News investigation tracked plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia. Source: Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins tracked to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia - ABC News Pua Lay...
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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever
Posted on April 24, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThousands of delegates, including negotiators, lobbyists and nonprofit observers, were expected at the Ottawa summit, the fourth negotiating round ahead of a final agreement due in December Source: As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever With plastics...
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Structural building panels made from recycled soft plastics – Australia
Posted on April 23, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingWe all thought we were doing the right thing recycling our soft plastics via supermarket collection points. Source: Structural building panels made from recycled soft plastics | Industry Update Manufacturing Media South Australian composites manufacturer Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (SIS) has...
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Concern rises over lack of progress as plastics treaty talks restart
Posted on April 21, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsAs the talks move toward the fourth treaty meeting, optimistic voices argue that countries are prepared to move toward more specifics, a significant advancement from when the talks started in late 2022. But others are warning that the plastics treaty...
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Plastics treaty talks may consider ‘polluter pays’ proposal
Posted on April 21, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsSource: Plastics treaty talks may consider 'polluter pays' proposal | Plastics News Some countries will be pushing for the plastics treaty to include a fee on plastics, potentially up to $100 a ton, to fund environmental cleanup and recycling, when...
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Cleanaway/Viva Energy join forces for food plastics solution – Australia
Posted on April 16, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingCleanaway and Viva Energy have announced they have entered into an agreement to undertake a pre-feasibility assessment Source: Cleanaway/Viva Energy join forces for food plastics solution - Inside Waste The facility being assessed would incorporate a dedicated sorting and mechanical...
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Bioplastics are trash says Eunomia report |
Posted on April 16, 2024 by DrRossH in BioPlastics, Plastic RecyclingA recent report that appeared under the title ‘Bioplastics Are Trash: the unforeseen environmental consequences of PLA from production to disposal’ and that was compiled by the North American branch of the international consultancy firm Eunomia, purported to explore...
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85% of global citizens call for single-use plastics ban
Posted on April 12, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations85% of global citizens call for single-use plastics ban Source: 85% of global citizens call for single-use plastics ban - GlobalData With more than 430m tonnes of virgin plastic produced each year a global ban on single-use plastics that are...
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ACOR: recyclers must have seat at table with product stewardship -Australia
Posted on April 11, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has released an issues paper that lays bare the challenges of many product stewardship schemes. Source: ACOR: recyclers must have seat at table with product stewardship - Inside Waste While product stewardship and extended producer...
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