January 2025 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Deposit Return Scheme approved by UK parliament – UK
Posted on January 29, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic RecyclingThe legislation has come into force, clearing the path for the scheme’s introduction in October 2027 Source: Deposit Return Scheme approved by UK parliament | Sustainable Plastics Legislation to implement a Deposit Return Scheme (DSR) in England and Northern Ireland...
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EU backs majority voting in plastics treaty, says ‘no deal preferable to bad deal’
Posted on January 24, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsA senior European Union official outlined its strategy for the plastics treaty in a Jan. 22 parliamentary briefing. Source: EU backs majority voting in plastics treaty, says ‘no deal preferable to bad deal' | Plastics News Magnus Brunner, a member of...
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Recovery is the path to circularity – USA
Posted on January 17, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingToday, sustainability is defined as circularity, the ability to make a product and, at the end of its life, convert the material elements into the same product. Closing the loop lessens the need for more virgin materials, reduces emissions and...
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As Efforts on a Global Treaty Stall, Cities and States Are on the Front Lines of the Battle Over Plastic Pollution – USA
Posted on January 16, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Recycling, Plastic Waste NewsEnvironmental advocates working on plastics policy expect to be on offense and defense in 2025 while closely monitoring the Trump administration’s fossil fuel and deregulatory agenda. Source: As Efforts on a Global Treaty Stall, Cities and States Are on the...
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ExxonMobil sues Bonta, NGOs over chemical recycling claims – USA
Posted on January 10, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic Recycling, Plastic Waste NewsExxonMobil Corp. is firing back at California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmental groups, filing a lawsuit accusing them of defaming its chemical recycling technology. Source: ExxonMobil sues Bonta, NGOs over chemical recycling claims | Plastics News Bonta and the U.S...
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