Category: Associations & Federations
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PolyCert and More Partner on CPA Targets
PolyCert Europe and Monitoring Platform MORE: joining forces to achieve the CPA targets
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Design Guidelines for Fibre Based Packaging
The cross-industry initiative, 4evergreen alliance, has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with clear recommendations for designing fibre-based packaging for recycling from the start of its lifecycle
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Rebuilding Polymers for Europe
Avoiding an on-going decline in the relative standing of the European plastics industry would require a new chapter in the industry to open with more transparency, clear collaboration and mutual respect for the differing requirements of suppliers and converters
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Plastics Europe Reacts to UN Plastic Treaty Resolution (FREE)
Major Step Towards Zero Plastic Pollution Future. Plastics Europe Welcomes Global Plastics Agreement
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Flexible Packaging Inflation
Soaring energy costs add more pressure on flexible material prices
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Ethanol Industry Replies to Environmental Fiasco Accusations
A report released recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences (PNAS) by Tyler Lark and other authors brought to life several misrepresentations of the environmental outcomes of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
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Australian Government Approves APCO
The Australian Government today gave the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) its tick of approval as an accredited national product stewardship scheme working to ensure that Australia’s packaging can be recycled, reused and kept out of landfill.
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Impact Bottle DRS on Materials Recycling Facility
Report on the Impact of Beverage Container Deposit Systems on Materials Recycling Facility Costs and Revenues
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Foodservice Packaging Industry Not Ready for Plastic Tax
Following a survey amongst its members, the FPA (Foodservice Packaging Association) is warning that the sector is not ready for the Plastics Tax, due come into effect on 1 April
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ACC Reacts to Senate Hearing on Recycling
Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on improving and expanding domestic recycling
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Does US Need National Recycling Standards?
For Plastics Recycling to Succeed, We Need National Recycling Standards
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PET Market in Europe 2022 Report
This report, delivered by PRE in partnership with PETCORE Europe, NMWE and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, provides the latest data and trends on: the current state of the PET market in Europe, key changes impacting the market and the challenges faced by the supply chain and also talks about how the future PET market will…
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EPBP and RecyClass Sign Partnership
EPBP and RecyClass sign off strategic collaboration
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Australia Packaging Covenant Review
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has commissioned an independent review into the co-regulatory framework that underpins the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Materials) 2021 (the NEPM). The review is a process that takes place every five years and is designed to ensure that Australia has an effective system in place to manage…
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Global Recycled Plastic Trading Platform
Rebound Plastic Exchange to facilitate global trade of recycled plastic, reducing plastic pollution
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French Plastic Packaging Industry in Crisis
Rising production costs & skyrocketing energy prices: the plastic packaging sector is out of breath
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Industry Calls for Plastic Treaty
Businesses send powerful signal to UN on need for legally binding plastic pollution treaty
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Ban on Plastic Bags is Opportunity for Compostable Products
Ban on Plastic Bags is Opportunity for Compostable Products says German Compostable Plastics Association
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ACC Letter on Pyrolysis and Gasification to EPA
Letter from ACC to EPA on Potential Future Regulation Addressing Pyrolysis and Gasification
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Industry Calls for EU Rules on Consumer Sorting Instructions
The packaging industry advocates for the creation of an EU harmonised model for consumer sorting instructions
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Industry Calls to Unite Against Fruit and Vegetable Bag Ban
Ban on plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables: Plastalliance calls for the unity of the sector.
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste Progress Report 2021
The third edition of the Progress Report was inspired by the collective action of our partners around the world, and the positive impact our work has on the communities we serve.
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Bioplastics Five Years Trends
Global bioplastics production will more than triple within the next five years
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EUBP Disagrees with EU LCA Methodology 
Bio-based coalition criticizes EU methodology for LCAs favouring fossil-based over bio-based plastics
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APR Recycling Demand Champions Program 2021
The APR Recycling Demand Champions Program plays a prominent role to strengthen domestic demand for residential mixed plastics, mitigate reliance on export markets, and enable the growth of the circular economy.
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EBA Biomethane Report
New report highlights biomethane ramp-up and best pathways for full renewable gas deployment
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APCO Report on Achieving Packaging Targets
Apco Launches Major New Report Outlining Actions Required To Achieve The 2025 National Packaging Targets
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EU Recyclers on EU Waste Shipment Regulation Revision
Revision of the Waste Shipment Regulation – One size fits all export restrictions can end EU circular economy ambitions
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EU Plastic Converters Sound the Alarm
Risk of devastating crisis in the plastics supply chain
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Consumer Brands Association on Recycling System
Consumer Brands Renews Call on EPA to Advance Standardized Definitions Ahead of America Recycles Week
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Plastic Converters Oppose EU SUP Ban Fiasco
Industry concerned over increasing fragmentation of Internal Market due to different packaging rules.
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Magnesium Shortage to Impact EU Packaging Industry
Cross-industry group of European metals-producing and -using industries and their workers warn against catastrophic impact of Chinese magnesium supply shortage
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PlasticsEurope New Marketing Campaign
A new identity which is built on openness, collaboration, trust and innovation. Our new logo symbolises different entities coming together to form a dynamic core #EnablingASustainableFuture. This is key to our purpose and strategic objectives as an organisation
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European Bioplastics Says No to PFAS
Restriction of PFAS in products and materials certified with the Seedling Logo
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Food vs Fuel Debate for Soybean
American Bakers Association ask to stop biofuels due to demand for food crops
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US Anti Plastic Tax Coalition
Industry Coalition Voices Opposition To Plastic Tax Being Considered In Congress
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New European Bioplastics Video (FREE)
Watch the new European Bioplastics video …. The Bioplastics Revolution is happening! This is a FREE article.
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EUPC Warns Plastic Europe on Recycled Content Target
Consequences of a call for a 30% mandatory recycled content target for plastic packaging
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Plastic Industry Call for Mandatory Recycled Content
European Plastics Producers Call For A Mandatory EU Recycled Content Target For Plastics Packaging of 30% By 2030
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ACC Replies to New Plastic Tax Bill
Comprehensive Federal Policies, Not Taxes, Needed to Help End Plastic Waste
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Retailers Comment EU Strategy for Sustainable Textiles
In the new Circular Economy Action Plan the Commission announced that a dedicated EU strategy for textiles is planned for 2021.
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New Plastics Recycling Association of Singapore
An industry led Plastic Recycling Association of Singapore (PRAS) is unveiled by the Minister Grace Fu, Singapore Ministry of Sustainability and Environment.
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American Bakers Association Ask to Stop Biofuel Support
The food vs fuel debate is more actual than ever. Using crops for biofuels is impacting the price of food says association.
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NatureWorks Joins AMGTA
Eight additional organizations commit to promote sustainability in AM
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American Cleaning Institute Defends Water Soluble Films
American Cleaning Institute Publishes Science-based Information on Water-Soluble Films Used in Single-Dose Laundry, Dish Detergent Products
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Pro Ethanol Campaign in US
New NCGA Campaign Promotes Environmental Benefits of Ethanol in Washington D.C.
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Beverage Industry Reveal Recycled Content Problem
Shouldn’t they have thought of this before making pledges?
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New Chair for EU Fibre Based Packaging Alliance
4evergreen welcomes new chair to drive the alliance towards the completion of fibre-based packaging guidelines
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Initiatives to End Plastic Waste in Thailand
Catalysing Collective Action to End Plastic Waste through ALL_Thailand Initiative
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EU Flexible Packaging Shortages are Great Concern
Continuous raw material supply difficulties of great concern to European Flexible Packaging manufacturers
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Europen MD on EU Single Market
EUROPEN’s Managing Director Francesca Stevens on the EU Single Market
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Joint Industry Call for EU Packaging Waste Labelling
The packaging industry and consumer product manufacturers calling for an EU approach to packaging waste labelling
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EU Plastic Converters Join Styrenics Circular Solutions
EuPC membership strengthens the converters’ contribution to the circularity mission of SCS
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BPF Report Vital Role of Plastic in Sustainable Future
New BPF Document Highlights Vital Role of Plastic in a Sustainable Future
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New US Plastics Pact Strategy and Roadmap
U.S. Plastics Pact Unveils National Strategy to Achieve 2025 Circular Economy Goals
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EUPC Says EU SUP Guidelines is a Fiasco
Single-Use Plastics Directive Guidelines: a long list of inconsistencies and questions left unanswer
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EU Paper Industry Commitment Update
Today, Cepi presented the third edition of its project REINVEST2050, an overview of how the pulp and paper industry is living up to its commitment to actively reduce carbon emissions and support the climate neutrality objective
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Monitoring Recyclates for Europe News
MORE 2.0 announces opening of survey for 2021 & confirms 1 M tons registered recycled material used
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EU Industry Investment Plan in Chemical Recycling
European plastics manufacturers plan 7.2 billion Euros of investment in chemical recycling – ROQUETTE, Perfecting the Performance of PET
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Belgium Recycling Report
Despite the unusual times we are living in, Fost Plus remains on track to achieve its ambitious goals
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ACC Responds to PS Food Packaging Ban
ACC Calls Ban on Polystyrene Foodservice Packaging Flawed and Misguided
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American Chemistry Council Responds to Plastic Waste Makers Index
The American Chemistry Council today responded to a new report from the Minderoo Foundation: The Plastic Waste Makers Index. The Minderoo Foundation is funded in part by one of the world’s largest suppliers of iron ore.
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Recycling Partnership Calls for Billions Investment
Public and Private Investment Will Significantly Improve US Residential Recycling and Catalyze a Circular Economy, says New Report
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Australia, New Zealand And Pacific Islands Launch ANZPAC Plastics Pact
Australia, New Zealand And Pacific Islands Plastics Pact Launches To Tackle Plastics Pollution With Innovative Solutions
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New US Compostable Plastics Lobby
New Coalition Advocates For Investment And Expansion Of America’s Composting Infrastructure.
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NL Biomass Lobby Sends Letter to Politics (FREE)
Advocacy for sensible and high-quality use of biomass by broad coalition.
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ACC Reacts to Arizona Bill on Chemical Recycling
Arizona Is 12th State to Enact Advanced Recycling Legislation to Help End Plastic Waste. American Chemistry Council Reacts to Arizona Bill on Chemical Recycling
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Role of Associations and NGO in EU Plastic Waste Management
BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE project EVENT: “Plastic Waste management in European Cities – Key Role of Associations and NGOs”
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Australasian Bioplastics Launches Scholarship Program
Australasian Bioplastics Association launches scholarship program
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New US Synbio Coalition
New Coalition Dedicated to Fostering American Synthetic Biology Manufacturing Launched Today
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French Plastic Packaging Industry Statement on Rising Prices
Commodities crisis: 96% of plastic packaging companies hit by price and supply tensions
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Industry Letter on Review EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
Packaging value chain calls on the European Commission to dedicate appropriate time and resources to review of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
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European Bioplastics Calls for a Boycott
The EU federation ‘European Bioplastics (EUBP)’ calls to boycott /blacklist me. This is a FREE article.
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American Chemistry Council Welcomes Vriginia Advanced Recycling Law
American Chemistry Council Welcomes Virginia’s Enactment of Bipartisan Advanced Recycling Proposal into Law
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American Chemistry Council Defends PFAS
On one hand we could say that even criminals have the right to a defence and fair trial. On the other, we could point out to the nefast impact of PFAS on humans and the environment
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Clariant Joins EU Circular Plastics Alliance
Clariant Joins The Eu Circular Plastics Alliance
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Should EU SUP Ban Include Polymer Coated Paper Products?
Should Polymer Coated Paper Products fall under the EU Sup Directive? EUPC share their opinion
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Time to Transform Initiative by WBCSD
Time to Transform – Leading multinational companies set urgent action agenda for all people to live well, within planetary boundaries
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Beverage Carton Roadmap
The Beverage Carton Industry Releases Ten Year Roadmap Outlining Vision And Commitments For Its Sustainable Packaging
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PolyRec is New EU Plastics Circularity Consortium
PolyREC Created to Report on Europe’s Plastics Circularity
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Packaging Industry Reacts to Australia Plastic Plan
Australian Government’s National Plastics Plan Celebrates Apco Projects Tackling Plastic Packaging
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NatureWorks Joins INDA Board
INDA’s (Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry) Board of Directors Welcomes Seven New Members
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Steel Packaging Industry 2025 Vision on Recycling (FREE)
Apeal Announces 2025 Vision For Recycling
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FSC, FPA, BBIA and Packaging Federation Partner on Recycling Labelling
OPRL Deepens Partnerships for Innovative, Sustainable Packaging
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European Bioplastics on Euronews (FREE)
European Bioplastics defends itself against accusations that certified compostable plastics do not biodegrade. This is a FREE article.
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PlasticsEurope and PET Industry Sign Deal
PlasticsEurope is happy to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with CPME – The Committee of PET Manufacturers in Europe
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste Calls for Recycling Technologies
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste Calls for Submissions for Recycling Technologies
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Metal, Steel, Aluminium and Glass Packaging Federations Are on the Same Line
They’re all happy with the EU Plenary vote on the New Circular Action Plan
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The Added Value of Compostable Plastics (FREE)
The added value of compostable plastics for the circular economy.
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Force Majeure Declaration for EU Plastic Industry?
Will Force Majeure be declared for the EU plastic Industry?
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Plastic Packaging Industry Reacts to New French Law
Elipso calls for more visibility and less contradictions. It doesn’t agree with the role of compostable packaging in the new law.
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European Plastic Industry Goes for Zero Pellet Loss
Collaboration agreement on first ever European OCS certification scheme signed
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UK Recycling Roadmap
BPF Roadmap Shows Way To Massively Reduce Plastic Waste Exports by 2030
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British Plastics Federation Sustainability Report
This report aims to address some of the key sustainability issues in the plastics industry and to provide concrete examples and case studies highlighting the industry’s contribution towards sustainability.
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Industrial Composter Joins BPI Board
Finally, a good news in the world of compostable plastics. It was about time!
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PlasticsEurope Loses BPA EU Court Battle
EU court overrules plastics lobby, confirms BPA dangerous for wildlife
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