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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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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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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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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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Biden wants federal agencies to cut back on single-use plastics – USA
Posted on January 6, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe Biden administration is floating a plan to have federal agencies voluntarily cut back on purchasing of single-use plastics, rejecting arguments that it set more forceful targets. Source: Biden wants federal agencies to cut back on single-use plastics |...
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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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