EU Parliament’s Environment Committee publishes draft resolution on EU strategy for plastics in circular economy; deadline for tabling amendments May 3, 2018
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April 6, 2018
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June 6, 2017
New German packaging law
German parliament passes new packaging law aiming to increase recycling and prevention of packaging waste; law enters into force January 1, 2019
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November 18, 2016
Circular economy – more than recycling?
International Packaging Institute hosts meeting on the circular economy; recycling rates, waste collection, eco-balances, food waste discussed
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May 20, 2014
Chemical biomarkers of breast cancer identified
New study points out breast cancer chemical biomarkers for breast cancer epidemiology, biomonitoring and prevention
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July 5, 2022
California passes strongest EPR and recycling legislation in the US
Plastic pollution prevention and packaging producer responsibility act requires all packaging in California be recyclable or compostable by 2032; plastic packaging production be reduced by 25%, and 65% of packaging be recycled after use
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May 12, 2016
Environmental factors of cancer
Environmental Working Group launches cancer prevention platform with a focus on the role of chemicals in the development of cancer
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January 13, 2015
Debate on hormone-related cancers and EDCs
MEPs met to discuss actions against cancer, effective regulation of EDCs needed for the primary prevention of hormone-related cancers
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April 25, 2019
Washington state passes bold chemicals legislation
Pollution Prevention for Our Future Act calls on state department to identify and take action on priority substances and products; legislation covers food and beverage packaging, could restrict use of substances
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April 29, 2019
Study calls for identical management of EDCs
Study commissioned by EU Parliament recommends identical management of endocrine disrupting chemicals across sectors within the EU, calls for total prevention of human exposure, prioritizes six key research areas
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February 4, 2019
NGO: Incinerators challenge waste management
European Environmental Bureau reports on high per capita waste generation, funding of incinerators inhibiting waste prevention and recycling
