NGOs urge European Commission to ban recycling of materials containing toxic flame retardant DecaBDE, a chemical previously found in recycled plastic FCMs
August 31, 2015
The role of chemicals in the circular economy
Article explains principles of circular economy and highlights problem of increased chemical exposure
August 6, 2015
Yellowing of PET exposed to UV light
Study finds that sunlight exposure of post-consumer PET bottles leads to yellowing of recycled PET bottles
July 21, 2015
New York restaurants oppose ban on plastic foam food packaging
Petition launched by New York City restaurants to reverse ban on plastic foam food packaging; Restaurant Action Alliance and packaging manufacturer sue the city over ban
July 15, 2015
EFSA: Safety assessment of 2 PET recycling processes
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers post-consumer PET recycling processes ‘Coveris’ and ‘ExtruPET’ safe for contact with almost all types of foodstuffs
July 9, 2015
Natural spring water in 100% recycled PET bottles
Nestlé Waters North America brand Resource Natural Spring Water launches new plastic bottle made from 100% recycled PET
June 3, 2015
EFSA evaluates 2 more PET recycling processes
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers post-consumer PET recycling processes safe for contact with all types of foodstuffs except packaged water
May 29, 2015
Packaging made from agricultural waste
German companies develop cellulose-based food packaging made from 100% agricultural waste
May 21, 2015
DG SANTÉ consults with stakeholders
Directorate General Health and Food Safety holds first stakeholder meeting under new Commission leadership; amendment to Plastics Regulation, plastics recycling and Biocides Regulation discussed; changes to working group announced
April 16, 2015
EFSA evaluates 3 PET recycling processes
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers recycling processes of post-consumer PET safe for all types of foodstuffs except packaged water
