July 2024 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Tethered caps law enters into force in EU
Posted on July 4, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe tethered caps legislation proposed in 2018 and adopted in 2019 by the EU as part of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) has come into force today, July 3 Source: Tethered caps law enters into force in EU | Sustainable...
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Corvaglia ready for the EU tethered cap deadline- Switzerland
Posted on July 4, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe tethered cap legislation proposed in 2018 and adopted in 2019 by the EU as part of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) comes into force this year on 3 July. For manufacturers of caps and closures, it’s been a race...
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Southern Cross Uni lays foundation for plastic house – Australia
Posted on July 3, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingResearchers specialising in circular economy flip the conventional approach to waste with new solutions, including a house of plastic. Source: Southern Cross Uni lays foundation for plastic house - Waste Management Review A house of brick may outlast a house...
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Plastics Recyclers Europe says PPWR is just the start
Posted on July 2, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe European Union is at the forefront of global efforts to tackle climate change, including dealing with plastic pollution. In recent years, EU institutions have taken important legislative steps to tackle this issue and advance plastic circularity in the region,...
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Australian packaging leader calls for mandated recycled content
Posted on July 2, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsPact CEO Sanjay Dayal said Australia's 2025 national packaging targets "will not be achieved, particularly for plastics, which is disappointing. These targets are voluntary so incentive to act is based on company willingness." Source: Australian packaging leader calls for mandated...
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Japan to introduce plastic recycled content mandates
Posted on July 2, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry is seeking to amend Japan’s Resource Effective Utilisation Promotion Act Source: Japan to introduce plastic recycled content mandates | Sustainable Plastics In a draft interim report published on June...
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Voices of caution for bringing chemical recycling to developing countries
Posted on July 2, 2024 by DrRossH in GeneralDiplomats and others at a U.N. forum on chemical recycling called for caution in bringing the technology to developing countries with poor waste management capacity. Source: Voices of caution for bringing chemical recycling to developing countries | Plastics News A...
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EU strikes critical deal for sustainable packaging targets within industry – Confectionery Production
Posted on July 1, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe EU has stepped up its environmental legislation in agreeing laws to ensure packaging is more sustainable, as well as cutting waste from product ranges, including from confectionery and snacks series, reports Neill Barston. Source: EU strikes critical deal for...
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