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
May 5, 2017
Monitoring contaminants during recycling
Scientists present sensor technology for detection of organic and inorganic contaminants in real-time during processing of recycled plastics; validate with PET recycling process
April 26, 2017
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 16th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
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 13, 2017
Impact of labels, inks and glues on PET recycling
Industry study shows negative effects of incompatible label materials, glues, and inks on the recyclability of PET drinking bottles; impacts on color and clarity of recycled PET
April 12, 2017
Foodwatch: German draft mineral oil ordinance not protective enough
Foodwatch criticizes new draft of German mineral oil ordinance; requests lower SML for MOAH, mandatory functional barriers for all paper and board food packaging, strict limit levels for MOSH and MOAH in food
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
