Plastic Recyclers Europe reports 1.7 million tons of installed recycling capacity for the waste stream, packaging still the largest use
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May 7, 2019
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September 11, 2017
EFSA: Systematic review of BPA literature
Scientists and research organizations comment on EFSA’s protocol for the safety reassessment of bisphenol A; full report on public consultation to be published end of 2017
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June 26, 2018
Circular economy teaching and progress
Ellen MacArthur Foundation holds Higher Education Workshop and 2018 Summit in London, explores teaching and learning opportunities, discusses way forward
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December 10, 2014
Experts gathered to discuss plastic and paper food packaging
Smithers Pira hosted its flagship food contact conference in Munich, Germany
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May 14, 2018
Recyclable coffee to go cups
UK company develops coffee to go cup made from recycled paperboard and one-piece plastic inner liner, claims cups are recyclable in ‘standard recycling facilities’
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December 6, 2017
What’s new in bioplastics?
12th annual European Bioplastics conference discusses food brand owners’ use of bioplastics, biodegradable solutions for multilayer food packaging, and production of new polymer PEF
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December 5, 2016
Towards a non-toxic future
Danish Ministry holds expert stakeholder workshop to discuss chemical policy; presentations available online; recommendations made for EU Commission
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August 31, 2015
The role of chemicals in the circular economy
Article explains principles of circular economy and highlights problem of increased chemical exposure
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July 9, 2019
Nestlé launches replacement paper wrapping
Paper with water-based coating replaces polypropylene film for wrapping snack bars, high-throughput process can flow wrap 500 snack bars per minute, guarantees shelf life equal to that of plastic alternative
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October 8, 2020
CHEM Trust launches website focused on EDCs
New site to serve as resource for concerned consumers on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs); provides overview of the substances and how they can impact human and environmental health; specific page provides guidance for food contact materials and articles
