Article in The Guardian highlights advantages of a circular economy, informs about World Circular Economy Forum held June 5-7, 2017 in Helsinki, Finland
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
June 2, 2017
Detecting WEEE contamination in recycled FCM plastics
Scientists propose procedure for detection of contaminants from waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) in FCMs made of recycled plastics; call for regular screening to be performed by authorities to ensure compliance
May 18, 2017
New plastics economy innovation prize
Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize, calls for innovators to redesign packaging to prevent plastic ocean pollution and loss of economic value
May 11, 2017
Flexible packaging in the circular economy
Flexible packaging value chain launches CEFLEX project, aiming to improve packaging design, increase collection and recycling
May 11, 2017
Polyolefin circular economy platform
Plastics industry launches Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform aiming to increase reuse and recycling of polyolefin products; initial focus on packaging
May 8, 2017
Nordic Council promotes sustainable plastic use
The Nordic Council of Ministers presents new program containing six strategic goals to reduce environmental impact of plastic
April 19, 2017
Target presents new sustainable packaging goals
U.S. retailer Target announces new sustainability goals for its own-brand packaging, pledges efforts to improve recycling and increase demand for recycled packaging
April 18, 2017
Toxic chemicals in articles made from recycled plastics
Article in The Guardian discusses contamination of children’s toys made from recycled materials with hazardous flame retardants; environmental organizations call for government action
April 10, 2017
Forums on sustainability of plastics
Plasticity Forums to discuss sustainable end-of-life solutions for plastics on April 21 and May 9, 2017 in Texas and California, respectively; registration available online
