Category: Corona
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NatureWorks and the Corona Crisis
Here’s a letter sent to Natureworks customers and partners.
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BASF Donates 100 Milion Masks
As part of BASF’s “Helping Hands” campaign in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, BASF is donating 100 million protective masks to the Federal Republic of Germany
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Eastman and the Corona Crisis
As part of the world’s collective effort to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, Eastman is donating materials to produce protective lenses and face shields for medical personnel.
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German CDU Wants to Delay EU Climate Target
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects are expected to cause a deep recession in Europe and elsewhere.
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Mitsui and the Corona Crisis
Due to the Japanese government’s declaration of an emergency on April 7, Mitsui Chemicals today announced that to minimize risks surrounding the novel coronavirus and help prevent its spread, the company will bolster its efforts here by taking the following countermeasure.
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Impact of Corona on Bioplastics Sector in March
Here’s an estimate impact of the covid 19 confinement measures on the bioplastics sector for the month of March.
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Fight Against Covid and Plastic Pollution
Coffee chains are going back to using disposable cups for health reasons, but we cannot ignore the environment damage their plastic lids can cause.
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Braskem and the Corona Crisis
Braskem hereby informs its shareholders and the market that, in view of recent events and the progression of the COVID‐19 (coronavirus) outbreak, it has formed a crisis committee with the aim of establishing global procedures focusing mainly on the health of people and the continuity of its operations.
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Novozymes and the Corona Crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Novozymes’ commitment to our employees, our customers, and the communities where we operate is stronger than ever.
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Plastic is Looking Cool Again
When I speak or teach on environmental policy, one question often comes up. What to do about all the plastic waste, and why don’t we just ban it all?
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UK Chemical Strategy on Hold due to Corona
Defra pauses work on England chemical strategy due to Covid-19. Staff moved into new roles to support response to pandemic.
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Plunging Oil Prises and Plastic Recycling
One of the biggest oil demand falls in history may be good news for emissions-watchers.
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European Recycling Markets and Corona Crisis
Corona Pandemic shakes the plastics recycling sector.
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Lobby Groups Taking Advantage of Corona Crisis
Corporate lobbying groups have been accused of “taking advantage” of the chaos caused by the coronavirus outbreak, with oil and gas groups and automotive coalitions found to have been calling for relaxed or postponed environmental regulations as response mechanisms to the virus.
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German Plastic Packaging Federation and Corona Crisis
Until a few weeks ago anyone hearing the words “plastic packaging” often thought of waste first. Plastic packaging had to be combatted, and anyone who used it should be ashamed of themselves.
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French Waste Collection and Corona Crisis
The inventory was established based on information known on April 1.
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Canadian Plastic Bag Industry and Corona Crisis
Rising food sales in supermarkets are exploding the demand for plastic bags to protect bread, fruits and vegetables. Single-use shopping bags are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. So much that Quebec factories are struggling to meet demand.
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New York Plastic Bag Ban and Corona Crisis
New York’s environmentalists have terrible timing. The statewide ban on single-use plastic bags took effect on March 1, the same day New York confirmed its first case of coronavirus.
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Plastic Bag Battle in New Jersey
Environmental Groups Support 54 NJ Towns in Retaining their Local Plastic Bag Ordinances.
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Plastic Bag Industry Exploits Corona Crisis in Stafford
The plastic bag industry continues to try to find ways to convince the public to use plastic bags instead of reusable fabric or paper bags.
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ALPLA Analyse Corona Impact on Packaging Industry
The coronavirus pandemic is having a far-reaching impact on millions of people.
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Fashion Industry and the Corona Crisis
In a global crisis, retailers across all sectors are forced to cut costs and shift priorities. That pressure can lead to sustainability initiatives being put on the backburner.
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Symphony Environmental and the Corona Crisis
As the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is felt across the globe, Symphony Environmental is taking all necessary measures to ensure that our workplace, people and clients are safeguarded and that we have the strictest protocols in place for business continuity.
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Novamont and the Corona Crisis
In this moment of unprecedented emergency, we would like to share with you what Novamont has done, is doing and will do to face this unprecedented situation, that is putting a strain on our Countries, our societies, and the entire planet, deeply changing the daily lives for all of us.
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The Emergence of Super Plastics (FREE)
Innovative plastics additives can be used to transform regular plastics into “super plastics”.
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Good Natured and the Corona Crisis
good natured® recognizes the critical role it plays by providing packaging to the food industry and prioritizes the importance of continuing operations through these challenging times. Our thoughts are with all those who’ve been personally impacted through this terrible crisis.
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Lyondellbasell and the Corona Crisis
Each day we are presented with new challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stock Market Manipulation and Corona Crisis
US hedge fund manager’s doom-laden TV appearance about coronavirus crisis sparked frenzied selling.
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Taghleef Industries and the Corona Crisis
These days we are facing challenging times due to COVID-19 pandemic. In this unprecedented situation, Taghleef Industries is committed to safeguard the well-being of its workforce and to protect its entire supply chain to ensure business continuity.
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UK Biomass Industry and the Corona Crisis
Industry leaders are urging Government to keep UK wood fuel supply chains fully open to ensure suppliers can continue delivering to home heating customers and key frontline organisations and businesses already under immense pressure due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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UK Foodservice Packaging Association and the Corona Crisis
We can only describe this last week as simply dreadful. Actions taken and advised by government this week were unimaginable only a few days ago and we know many of you have had to make some very unpalatable decisions.
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What is Essential Service in Canada?
As health officials continue to urge employers to implement safety measures that reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 – which includes limiting hours and staff – the B.C. government is offering clarity on what specific services are being considered essential in the province.
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Corona Pandemic Leads to Plastic Ban Reversals
Health concerns are trumping environmental worries as U.S. states and cities reverse single-use plastic bans.
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Radicigroup and the Corona Crisis
RadiciGroup and Atalanta take it to the pitch, but this time it is a match for solidarity.
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Mitsui Loss $642 Mln due to Corona Crisis
Mitsui in a statement said it is likely to book an impairment loss on its stakes in the Eagle Ford shale oil and gas project in the United States and the Tempa Rossa oil field in Italy among other oil and gas projects due to plunging oil prices.
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EU Measures to Support Auto Industry in Corona Crisis
The financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the automotive industry is severe. Both production and sales of motor vehicles have come to a sudden halt in most of Europe and other regions in the world.
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Corona Crisis Exploited by Plastics Industry
The Plastics Industry Association has written a letter to the US Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration asking them to “make a public statement on the health and safety benefits seen in single-use plastics,” and to “speak out against bans on these products as a public safety risk… and help…
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DSM and the Corona Crisis
As covid-19 has spread in recent months, the ongoing work and commitment of the heroes in DSM’s manufacturing and logistics teams make it possible to have food on store shelves and medical supplies in hospitals.
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Solvay and the Corona Crisis
Solvay’s CEO shares a message of gratitude, commitment and hope during the coronavirus pandemic that is placing unprecedented challenges on us all.
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ALPLA Group and Corona Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic which continues to spread is presenting us with some major challenges. The health and safety of our employees are ALPLA’s top priority.
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International Border Crossing Observatory
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic many countries across the globe are closing their borders. In order to reduce economic and social impacts and keep supply chains working as smoothly as possible, #UNECE, #UNESCWA, #IRU and other partners have launched an online “Observatory on Border Crossings Status due to COVID-19” which provides an overview…
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Impact of Coronavirus on Green Investments
IEA warns that Covid-19 could cause a slowdown in world’s clean energy transition.
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Food Delivery vs Corona Virus
‘Wash your own hands after removing the packaging and before eating your food’.
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Brussels Supermarkets Hit by Corona Crisis
Let’s have a look at the situation in a Brussels supermarket close to the EU Parliament and Commission used by EU officials. It will give you an idea of how EU officials are experiencing the corona crisis.
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Raw Material Shortage to Impact Food Packaging in Europe
Concern raw material shortages could impact on availability of food packaging.
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French Chemical Industry Facing Corona
Interview with Magali Smets, managing director of the French Chemical Federation (France Chimie), on the consequences of the Corona virus on the French chemical industry.
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Tote Bags Spread Corona Virus
The COVID-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those “sustainable” shopping bags that politicians and environmentalists have been so eager to impose on the public. These reusable tote bags can sustain the COVID-19 and flu viruses — and spread the viruses throughout the store.
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Will Coronavirus End BYO Container Schemes?
The BYO movement has been an important cog in the nascent circular economy in Asia Pacific. But will the Covid-19 coronavirus kill off such schemes over the fear that they may spread germs?
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Flexible Packaging Association and the Corona Crisis
FPA wrote a letter to the White House.
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British Plastics Federation and the Corona Crisis
The British Plastics Federation wrote a letter to the UK Government and published a study / survey on the Corona Crisis.
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Borealis and the Corona Crisis
Borealis employs stringent health and safety measures to protect employees and maintain business continuity. We are taking all steps within our power to help stop the spread of the #Coronavirus disease outbreak, to protect our employees and business partners and ensure safe operations.
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EUROPEN Urges EU to Recognise Packaging Industry
The members of EUROPEN, the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment, are doing their utmost to maintain the necessary supply of food and hygiene products as well as medicines to citizens throughout Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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