European study finds paper packaging can release primary aromatic amines, UV filters; European consumer organization BEUC calls for ‘strict’ EU-wide laws to ensure safety of food contact paper and board
July 26, 2019
ChemSec to host SIN List event
NGO plans full day event in Brussels to launch major update to Substitute It Now (SIN) List; new substances and substance categories to be added
July 24, 2019
U.S. lawmakers to propose sweeping waste bill
Outline of bill includes extending producer responsibility, introduction of nationwide deposit schemes, single-use plastic bans, 100% recyclable packaging requirement; public feedback accepted until August 21, 2019
July 24, 2019
Re-useable bamboo cups tested and criticized
German consumer organization finds high levels of melamine and formaldehyde migration from re-useable bamboo-based cups, condemns misleading labeling advertising them as recyclable and eco-friendly
July 23, 2019
OECD on policies for sustainable plastics design
Global forum discusses design of sustainable plastics from chemicals perspective within circular economy, publishes meeting report and working paper investigating policy approaches, identifying gaps and opportunities
July 23, 2019
Growth of bioplastics packaging
Market report estimates doubling of bioplastics market value to $8.8 billion in 2024, identifies main trends responsible for growth
July 22, 2019
The Intercept article on plastic waste
Article discusses growing use of plastics and calls into question the effectiveness of current and future recycling efforts, skeptical of recent brand and retailer efforts to adapt their uses of plastic packaging
July 22, 2019
EU Committee comments on EDC roadmap
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) submits opinion on ongoing review of EU rules for endocrine disruptors, calls for additional research funding, precautionary principle, consistent criteria across all regulatory fields
July 22, 2019
World Circular Economy Forum 2019
Conference in Helsinki, Finland focuses on discussing how to scale up transition to circular economy, includes session on plastics and circular bioeconomy
July 19, 2019
Recyclability evaluation protocol for HDPE
Protocol describes laboratory methods needed for determining recyclability of high density polyethylene (HDPE)