Category: Associations & Federations
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PPWR threatens bioplastics says EUBP
EUBP wants bio-based and recycled content to be considered as equivalent in the PPWR — Well, the coal mining industry wants coal to be considered as an equivalent to solar energy. EUBP says that bio-based content will achieve net zero … I recognise greenwashers when they use the ‘net zero’ rhetoric
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EUBP reaction to PPWR vote
European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector
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European Bioplastics is trying to save compostable plastic capsules
EUBP calls on legislators to appropriately recognise the role of compostable coffee capsules in the PPWR — The paper, natural fibres coffee pads are the most sustainable as they have an end-of-life option. Coffee capsules without end-of-life options are SUP packaging
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GoPha statement on plastic treaty draft
Read GO!PHA’s full statement on the Zero draft being discussed at INC-3
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European Bioplastics Position Paper November 2023
Bioplastics should be complementary tools to help end plastic pollution
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Soft Drinks and Water Industry ask to install Prima Nocta on recyclates industry
Why priority access to recyclates should be secured in the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — I mean Why not go back to a planned economy? Or you know what, let’s just instate Stalinism.
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European Bioplastics article on Euractiv
European Bioplastics publishes article on Euractiv
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APR and RecyClass Work to Align Design for Recycling Guidance
Continued efforts to drive harmonization of plastic packaging recyclability
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GoPHA white paper for UN Plastic Treaty
Our White Paper Collection delves into various aspects of sustainable alternatives and substitutes to fossil-based plastics. We shed light on natural materials, including PHA, and explore their benefits, properties, and potential roles in enabling positive change.
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Industry complains about online sale of banned SUP
Who is policing the continuing sale of banned single-use plastics by online retailers?
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Plastics Fact Sheet 2023
Plastics – the fast Facts shows preliminary global and European plastics production data. It also provides European plastics industry’s key economic figures, trade balance, top trade partners, and preliminary estimations of European plastics conversion.
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EU-China Liaison officer to promote bioplastics
EU funds are being used to promote plastics …. morally unacceptable…. EU institutions are throwing EU tax payer money out of the window for the profit of multi billion dollar corporations.
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PBPC Reacts to Ag BIO Act
Plant Based Products Council Reacts to Introduction of the Ag BIO Act
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Oil climate coalition reports higher green spend, lower methane emissions
As CEOs of OGCI’s member companies, we support the goals of the Paris Agreement, limiting global warming to well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. And we recognize that there is a real urgency to act.
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Paper Packaging Industry Statement on EU PPWR
Statement from EPPA on the results of the ENVI Committee vote on PPWR
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Plastics Europe raises significant concerns about Environment Committee vote on PPWR
Today the European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) voted on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling
The undersigned, representing 20 associations in the plastics supply chain, call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling.
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BIC Trend Report: rethinking the approach to the EU bioeconomy and taking action
For the first time, BIC has published a Trend Report on how Europe can unleash the full potential of the bioeconomy, enabling it to better contribute to the EU’s green transition — BIC and CBE JU are literally the two most obscure organisations squandering EU tax payer money in a reckless way. Both organisations were…
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EUBP addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study
EUBP accuses the University of Gothenburg of damaging their reputation — 🙂 🙂 now that’s a bit ridiculous as an argument especially when you know that EUBP’s business model was built on damaging the reputation of oganisations and people…. karma karma karma …. and maybe also questionable German moral standards…. not to speak about the…
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European Bioplastics Reply to ‘Toxicity of Compostable Plastics’ Study
Rats who are hiding in the cargo have the tendency to head for higher ground before they leave a sinking ship.
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Husky Wins Plastics Industry Association Bioplastics Innovation Award
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced Husky Technologies (Husky), as the winner of PLASTICS’ 2023 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The announcement came as part of PLASTICS’ eighth annual, online #BioplasticsWeek awareness and education event.
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Aquapak joins WRAP and the UK Plastics Pact
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specialises in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, has today announced that it has joined WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme), the climate action NGO which works around the globe to tackle the causes of the climate crisis and give the planet a sustainable future.
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US Composting Council develops compostable product labelling guidelines for legislators
The US Composting Council (USCC) and Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) have released a set of guiding principles to inform model legislation for labelling compostable products.
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Closed Loop Study on Chemical Recycling
Closed Loop study breaks down chemical recycling terms
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European Recyclers recommendations for an EU circular economy: exploring chemical recycling when no better recycling alternative available
EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation has issued a roadmap for boosting waste recycling and fostering a clear regulatory framework. The paper reflects EuRIC’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainability within the recycling industry, with a particular focus on exploring the areas of chemical recycling and mass balance.
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EP Committee excludes biogas from Net Zero Industry Act
On 20 September, the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment (ENVI) adopted its Opinion on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), a milestone legislation to foster EU-based manufacturing of clean technologies tabled last March by the European Commission.
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The Plastic Packging value chain warns about the lack of Material Neutrality in PPWR
The plastics packaging value chain calls for a science-based and materialneutral policy framework that ensures the competitiveness of the European plastics packaging industry and supports its transition to the EU’s 2050 net zero and circularity goals
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Appliance Industry Complain to EU Commission about French Climate Law
They highlight the importance of EPS (expanded PS)
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Recycling is Real Campaign
The Plastics Industry Association says its campaign is meant to overcome “anti-recycling” rhetoric by educating lawmakers and brands. Advocacy groups say this ignores plastic recycling’s challenges.
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Bioplastics makers call for state measures in Thailand
The Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA) wants the new government to launch measures that can increase demand for bioplastics in Thailand, said TBIA president Viboon Pungprasert.
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BPI petitions USDA to update compost feedstock definition
To Add a Definition of “Compost Feedstock” and Conforming Amendments to the National Organic Program to Harmonize the Program with New State Laws and Presidential Climate Directives.
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European Bioplastics Position on Mass Balance and Bio-Attributed
Well, it was BASF that created EUBP, and it’s also BASF that invented and is pushing for the “Mass Balance” thingy. Sometimes I wonder if it’s stupidity, plain greenwashing or just the certification agencies that have taken over the bioplastics strategy. However, were I think they’re right is that “greenwashing claims” are coming into their…
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A miscalculation by European Bioplastics
EUBP communicates regarding the “plastic vs Food” debate — EUBP decided to jump on the biofuel bandwagon a few years ago, and now they seem astonished that consumers are not buying it because of the “taking food away from people” argument. Good luck with ironing that one out.
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RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day
To celebrate and support World Refill Day on 16 June, plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched a new case study looking at the growing trend of refill products and their associated packaging.
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Multi-country study setting new benchmark for detail and understanding of plastic packaging in European waste streams
CEFLEX and partners are conducting a multi-country compositional analysis to research the type and amount of flexible packaging and rigid plastic packaging in the post-consumer waste stream. The research is providing valuable data to understand the collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure needed in each country.
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Plastics Europe welcomes UNEP’s step closer to a draft agreement on a global plastics treaty
As the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on a global agreement on plastic pollution concludes in Paris, the following statement can be attributed to Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe:
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Newpark Joins Cyclyx consortium
Cyclyx International, a consortium-based post-use plastic innovation company with a mission to increase the recyclability of plastic from 10% to 90%, has announced Newpark Resources, Inc., a leading provider of sustainable technologies and services primarily supporting energy and utility infrastructure markets, has joined the Cyclyx consortium.
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Eurocities Position Paper on Packaging Waste Regulation
The European Commission is proposing some major changes to the way we handle packaging waste. The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, a revision of an earlier directive, will set targets for reducing and recycling packaging, and requiring certain levels of recyclability and recycled materials in new packaging.
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GoPha Position on EU PPWR
GO!PHA commends the Commission for the most recent proposal on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and suggests the following modifications
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Sustainable Apparel Coalition Position on the EU Green Claim Directive
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has responded to the Substantiating Green Claims Directive, which was proposed by the European Commission on March 22.
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European Bioplastics position on Coffee Capsules
Coffee Capsules Should Mandatorily Be Compostable – Why The European Commission Got It Right In The Revised Rules On Packaging And Packaging Waste (Ppwr)
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Consider Corn Challenge IV Continues to Find Game-Changing New Uses for Field Corn
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fourth iteration of the Consider Corn Challenge.
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Call on EU-harmonised calculating rules for recycled content by means of mass balance
Chemical recycling allows the use of plastic waste, especially feedstock not suitable for mechanical recycling, to produce new chemicals including plastics.
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Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal
After the Biden administration set a goal to boost bioplastic production by 90%, the industry said it needs more federal investment.
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EU Lobby Campaign for Calculation Rules of Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics
31 European Industry Associations Urge The EU To Adopt Rules To Calculate Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics
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Sabic Joins Value Balancing Alliance
SABIC joins the Value Balancing Alliance, which is advancing a methodology for measuring the value that companies provide to society, the economy, and the environment — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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European Bioplastics Makes a U-Turn on Recycling
European Bioplastics makes a U-turn on recycling after actively undermining it. I spare you the details of what the consequences will be for the “composting” end-of-life option. Credibility and consistency were sacrificed on the altar of “rock and roll” … or shall I say … on the altar of “schlager” music. Another great example of…
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Cefic Statement on the European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act
Today’s proposal for the Net Zero Industry Act reads more like a Zero Industry Act — Net Zero has become the equivalent of “greenwashing” and a “bourgeois” dogma completely disconnected from the reality of the common people. The European Union has embarked on a journey to make EU businesses and people poorer.
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Net Zero Insurance Alliance Fails to set Sufficient Climate Targets for its Members
The Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) Target-Setting Protocol, launched today at the World Economic Forum, lacks ambition and opens the door to corporate greenwashing according to the Insure Our Future campaign.
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Processing of Bioplastics in Biogas Production
Processing of bioplastics in biogas production: a forward-looking waste management solution
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Paptic Joins 4Evergreen Alliance
Paptic Ltd joined the 4evergreen alliance to promote and further advance circularity of fibre-based packaging materials
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European Bioplastics Appoints New Head of EU Affairs in Brussels
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs.
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Cefic Position on Mass Balance
The Recognition Of The Mass Balance Chain Of Custody Is Key To Accelerating Chemical Recycling And Meeting The EU’s Climate And Circularity Targets
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US Retail Federation Talks About Sustainability on the Store Shelf
Compostable packaging and “mushroom” leather are just a few examples of what’s out there. Article by the National Retail Federation
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Ginkgo Bioworks Joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
As a partner in the technology group, Ginkgo will help de-risk and accelerate project development in BDO zones
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PBPC Speaker Series – Brand Innovation: Optimizing Sustainability
On Dec. 16, the Plant Based Products Council brought together sustainability leaders from three international brands for its second Speaker Series event “Brand Innovation: Optimizing Sustainability.”
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ICCA Trying to Make a Global Plastic Agreement
Members of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) joined delegates in Punta Del Este, Uruguay this week for the first meeting of the International Negotiation Committee (INC-1) which is charged with creating a global agreement on plastics.
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European Bioplastics Predicts Increased Production of Bioplastics by 2027
European Bioplastics presented today at the 17th EUBP Conference a positive outlook for the global bioplastics industry.
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Plastic Energy CEO Reelected as CRE President
Carlos Monreal, Founder & CEO of Plastic Energy, elected for a new mandate as Chemical Recycling Europe
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EUBP Statement on EU Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Proposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging
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Joint statement from Industry and Civil Society on Packaging and Packaging Waste Legislation
Commission must not bow to industry lobbying on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation revision — When they say “civil society”, do they mean NGOs financed by the industry?
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Reusable Containers for Takeaway and Delivery Meals are Less Sustainable – New Study
EPPA calls on EU to revise packaging waste directive around new science
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BBIA Response to UCL Study Regarding Compostables Breakdown Rates
UCL has released a study (3 November) on the ability of packaging marked ‘compostable’ to break down, saying that 60 per cent of compostables are not fully compostable at home.
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EU Label Industry Statement on Revision Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
FINAT expresses concern about negative list in draft Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
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Composting Consortium for US Composting
What will it take for us to get to zero waste? Composting plays an essential role.
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Plastics Europe Report 2022
An analysis of European plastics production, demand, conversion and end-of-life management.
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Usable Packaging Letter to EU Institutions
Usable Packaging project coordinator Prof Chema Lagaron has sent an open letter to European Institutions on behalf of the consortium, in which he offers a seven point strategy to support the development of the biobased and compostable plastic industry as part of the EU’s bioeconomy.
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Cefic Method to Assess Carbon Footprint of Biobased Products
Cefic’s Counterproposal To Assess The Carbon Footprint Of Bio-Based Products
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Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on Bioplastics
Troy University partners with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative to research use of hemp fibers in developing biodegradable plastics
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High Energy Costs Affect EU Plastics Converters
Several European Plastics Converters are at risk due to the high Energy prices.
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New Bioplastic Association in the UK
UK Coalition Studies Compostable Packaging to Tackle Plastic Waste — So the UK government is paying to be lobbied by the industry. Someone at UKRI must be looking for a job in the private sector I guess.
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EUBP on the Need for Accurate Biogenic Carbon Accounting
Transition to climate neutrality needs accurate accounting for biogenic carbon says EUBP MD on Politico — Indeed, there’s the need for honesty & transparency regarding carbon accounting of biobased feedstock including the accounting of fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural operations, uptake of soil carbon, transport, etc.. There’s also the need to remove dogmas and commercial interests out…
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Revision of EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation
Revision of EU Classification, Labelling And Packaging Regulation: What Is At Stake?
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New US Lobby Group Called Ag Bioeconomy Coalition
The Ag Bioeconomy Coalition brings together leading industry associations to advance federal policy initiatives that foster growth in the agriculture bioeconomy
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ISRI Position on Chemical Recycling
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) position on chemical recycling
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New Leadership at European Bioplastics
European Bioplastics elects new Board with Stefan Barot as Chairperson — It was about time to change the EUBP leadership. Let’s hope they’re going to be a bit less greedy now and resettle their moral compass. Let’s hope Stefan will clean up their act. One must always remain optimistic in life.
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Rhode Island Kills Chemical Recycling Bill
Misinformation Campaign Stalls Advanced Recycling Legislation in Rhode Island House
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European Plastic Recycling Turns into a Fiasco
The industry convinced EU politicians that all plastics could be recycled. Now comes the 2nd act of the Buffalo Bill show: the plastic waste has miraculously disappeared….so nothing was recycled.
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Chemical Industry Position on Revision REACH Directive
EU Chemical Industry shares their position on the revision of the REACH directive — BASF tells EU politicians what to do and how to do it. Why don’t we ban EU elections and appoint the board of BASF to run the European Commission?
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USCC and BPI Release Joint Guidance on Compostable Products and EPR
USCC and BPI Issue Joint Guidance on Compostable Products and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Formal strategic partnership will guide extensive collaboration between the two organizations — Will the industry bribe the composters to accept their compostable plastics?
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EPR Checklist for Flexible Packaging
Positive signs of momentum and urgency to make the circular economy a reality for flexible packaging materials — An EPR Checklist? And they’re going to call it a major step forward? And we’re supposed to celebrate this?
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GPCA Talks About Circular Plastics
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) represents the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf.
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EU Paper Industry Not Happy With EU Parliament Vote
A series of EU Parliament votes on Fit for 55 sends wrong signals on industry decarbonisation & bioeconomy development
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EU Beverage Industry Wants Priority Access to rPET
Efficient waste collection schemes, closed-loop recycling and access to recycled content are crucial to accelerating the transition to a circular economy in Europe
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Researchers Contradict Ethanol Environmental Impacts Study
Leading Researchers Contradict Hit Piece on Ethanol’s Environmental Impacts
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Advanced Recycling is Not Incineration Says ACC
Advanced Recycling Is Not Waste Incineration and Is Essential to a Circular Economy for Plastics
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ACC Response to California Attorney General Investigation on Plastic Recycling
Yesterday California’s Attorney General announced an investigation into plastics recycling.
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ACC Claims New Yorkers in Favour of Chemical Recycling
85% of New York Voters Would Support Candidates Who Back Advanced Recycling
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How US Chemical Companies Are Becoming More Sustainable
America’s Chemical Companies: Building Toward a Cleaner, Safer Future
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French Plastic Federation Reacts to Macron Plastic Statements (FREE)
Reaction Of Plastalliance To The Remarks Made By The President Candidate Emmanuel Macron During The Meeting In Marseille On April 16, 2022. This is a FREE article.
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Consumer Goods Companies Position and LCA on Chemical Recycling
Consumer Goods Companies publish position and LCA on Chemical Recycling
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Economic Impact of Advanced Recycling in the US
The Potential Economic Impact of Advanced Recycling and Recovery Facilities in the United States
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APR Statement on Degradable Additives (FREE)
Steve Alexander, President & CEO of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), issued the following statement regarding the effects of degradable additives on mechanical recycling of postconsumer plastics. This is a FREE article.
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Paper Industry Impacted by Russia Ukraine War
Statement: As a provider of solutions to the EU’s strategic dependencies, the pulp & paper sector must be allowed to ‘keep the lights on’
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