New series of infographics by the Health and Environmental Alliance focuses on presence of chemicals in food contact materials, toxicity, plastics, and health effects; launched in connection with the Plastic Health Summit on October 3, 2019
October 2, 2019
Spanish biomonitoring study on plastic exposure
Published study investigates concentrations of 15 phthalates and 12 phenols in urine samples from 20 adults, finds highest concentrations of monoethylphthalate and methylparaben, all phthalates detectable in all adults
September 26, 2019
Ireland developing single-use plastics ban
Minister announces potential strategy to ban range of single-use items, introduce fee for manufacturers that wrap foods in non-recyclable plastic, implement bottle deposit return scheme
September 23, 2019
Plastics value chain stakeholders sign declaration
Over 100 stakeholders commit to reaching target to annually use 10 million tons of recycled plastics in new products in Europe by 2025; Coca-Cola executive discusses need for a call to action within the industry; ACC publishes infographic on chemical recycling
September 18, 2019
7th Swiss Green Economy Symposium discusses plastics
Annual event brings together range of stakeholders, holds innovation forum to discuss plastics use; Swiss authority calls for more research into terrestrial plastic pollution, advocates following precautionary principle; industry questions current economic viability of chemical recycling
September 17, 2019
Webinar on chemicals in plastic consumer products
Lisa Zimmerman from PlastX project to present recent study results in Food Packaging Forum webinar on September 24, 2019; study investigates in vitro toxicity and chemical composition of plastic consumer products
September 9, 2019
India to ban six types of single-use plastic articles
National ban on plastic bags, bottles, plates, straws, sachets, cups to come into effect October 2, 2019; seen as first big step to meet plastic reduction targets by 2022
September 4, 2019
Draft 15th amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation
EU Commission drafting new amendment for EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic FCMs; authorizes new substances, decreases non-detect migration limits, adds migration limits for elements and metals
August 27, 2019
Final event: Hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging (HCPP) project
Food Packaging Forum to co-host event on September 12, 2019 in Gothenburg, Sweden presenting results from multi-year research project on chemicals in plastic packaging; registration open to attend in person or via live webinar
August 22, 2019
SEA of Solutions Week and Plasticity Conference
UN Environment hosts first annual conference week focusing on plastic pollution on November 11-15, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand; themed days to focus on different discussion topics; event aims to become key exchange platform on the issue
