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Plastic linked to cancer risk across production, use, and disposal: study
Posted on August 30, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsIn what is considered a landmark study, a team of international researchers has identified cancer risk – and other human health findings – associated with the production, use, and disposal of plastic. Source: Plastic linked to cancer risk across production,...
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Bag recycling stories show there’s a lot to learn by tracking recyclables USA
Posted on July 7, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic RecyclingThere is a market for recyclables. But after years of trying, bags and flexible packaging are still struggling. Source: Bag recycling stories show there's a lot to learn by tracking recyclables | Plastics News In July 2020, I wrote about a...
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New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Posted on July 5, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsSupermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too. Source: New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets - BBC News The move, which took effect on Saturday, is part of...
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Whisper it, but the boom in plastic production could be about to come to a juddering halt | Geoffrey Lean |
Posted on June 16, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsA proposed plastics treaty could join the rescue of the ozone layer as a landmark success, says specialist environment correspondent Geoffrey Lean Source: Whisper it, but the boom in plastic production could be about to come to a juddering halt...
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Australia backs limits on plastic production at global negotiations
Posted on June 14, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsNegotiations on a global plastics treaty in Paris this week ended with a decision to develop a draft treaty text. Source: Australia backs limits on plastic production at global negotiations - Waste Management Review Australia played a leading role at the...
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Mandatory packaging standards welcomed – Australia
Posted on June 14, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsA government move toward mandatory packaging design and targets has been described as a watershed moment in Australia. Source: Mandatory packaging standards welcomed - Waste Management Review Plibersek said environment ministers expect the companies responsible for producing packaging to take...
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ACT retailers call for plastics bans delay – Australia
Posted on June 7, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe Australian Retailers Association has urged the ACT Government to revisit the timelines for the next stage of single-use plastics bans. Source: ACT retailers call for plastics bans delay - Waste Management Review This week, the ACT Government announced it...
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Further bans served to single use plastics – Our Canberra
Posted on May 30, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsFurther bans served to single use plastics Source: Further bans served to single use plastics - Our Canberra From 1 July 2023, the ACT Government will ban additional single-use plastics including single-use plastic plates and bowls, expanded polystyrene loose fill...
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Yarmouth Approves Two Single-Use Plastics Bans – USA
Posted on April 28, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsSource Sustainable Practices filed the petition articles that will ban the commercial sale of single-use plastic water bottles under 1 gallon in size beginning December 31. Executive Director Madhavi Venkatesan said they also saw approval for their article banning single-use containers...
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Oregon lawmakers ban EPS, boost reusable packaging – USA
Posted on April 28, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsSource The Oregon legislature April 26 passed two measures aimed at controlling plastic waste — a ban on expanded polystyrene foodservice, packing peanuts and coolers, along with a second bill to boost reusable packaging. "The only...
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