Rethink Plastic alliance of NGOs warns that definition of single-use items is ‘too narrow,’ allowing to avoid bans or reduction measures by marketing them as reusable; NGOs deliver petition to EU Parliament ahead of vote on single-use plastics regulation on October 22, 2018
October 12, 2018
ENVI adopts EU bans on single-use plastics
EU Parliament’s Environment and Public Health Committee adopts draft EU directive on polluting single-use plastics and marine litter; European Parliament (EP) publishes key facts about plastic in the oceans, informs about the impact of litter and actions for reduction
October 10, 2018
Brand audits identify top polluters
Report by Greenpeace and Break Free From Plastic names 10 global companies whose products appear to be the biggest contributors to plastic pollution worldwide based on findings from beach cleanups and brand audits
October 5, 2018
Opinion: Plastic recycling a ‘false promise’
Engineer estimates U.S. plastic recycling rate below 5% in 2018, calls for ‘real solutions’ to plastic pollution such as reduced production of single-use plastics, implementation of deposit schemes
October 2, 2018
Draft regulation for plastic FCMs in Latin America
Argentina notifies World Trade Organization of proposed revisions to Mercosur regulation on plastics and polymeric coatings for food contact; comments accepted until November 4, 2018
October 2, 2018
Tracking action on plastic pollution
National Geographic raises awareness about the global plastic waste crisis, publishes running list of actions against plastic pollution
September 28, 2018
Global plastic platform
United Nations launches global plastic platform to encourage collaboration and innovative solutions to help realizing countries’ commitments on plastics
September 27, 2018
Prioritization of chemicals associated with plastic packaging
Phthalates in plastic packaging prioritized for further assessment of their impact on human health and the environment
September 27, 2018
Chemicals in plastic packaging listed as potential EDCs
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange adds 26 substances used in plastic packaging to its list of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals
September 27, 2018
Amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation planned
EU notifies WTO of amendment to plastic FCM regulation; authorization of 3 new food contact substances and other specifications foreseen
