EU policies’ contribution to circular economy

DG Environment publishes roadmap for evaluating contribution of current EU policies to circular economy; public consultation closes June 4, 2018

ACC: All plastic packaging recycled or recovered by 2040

Plastics industry members of American Chemistry Council commit to ensuring that ‘100% of plastics packaging is re-used, recycled or recovered by 2040’

Food contact experts discuss FCM regulations

First Chemical Watch conference on food contact regulations addresses EU policy on chemicals, circular economy, role of regulators

EFSA: Safety assessment of PET recycling process

EFSA’s CEF Panel considers ‘BTB PET direct IV+’-recycled PET safe for contact with all foodstuffs for long-term storage at room temperature, with or without hotfill; trays made of this recycled PET not to be used in microwave and ovens

UK plastics pact

UK WRAP alliance and Ellen MacArthur Foundation launch UK Plastics Pact uniting national stakeholders; platform part of international initiative The Plastics Pact aiming to accelerate transition towards new plastics economy

Round table discussion on food packaging in the circular economy

EU Parliament holds meeting on best practices, health and environmental impact, challenges and opportunities of food packaging systems

EU Parliament approves new waste policy

EU Parliament votes in favor of waste legislation package; 2030 recycling targets set at 60% for municipal waste and 70% for packaging; manufacturers to make information on SVHC content in products available to public

Cautious use of recycled plastics in food packaging

EU plastics strategy promotes using recycled plastics in food packaging, however food safety needs to be guaranteed, Euractiv article illustrates

EU glass recycling rate remains at 74%

European Container Glass Federation publishes latest statistics on glass packaging recycling in the EU; glass recycling rate stabilizes at 74%

Nestlé: 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025

Food company Nestlé reveals plans to implement recyclable or reusable solutions for all of its packaging by 2025