Category: Politics & Policies
US Government: Globalisation and WEF have failed the West
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
Petition for the EU Bioeconomy Promoted by Catia Bastioli (CEO of Novamont)
Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
Nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement
Ursula von der Leyen makes a freedom of Speech blooper (Video)
NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals
EU’s simplification agenda is extending to chemicals policy
The David vs. Goliath Battle to Pass the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act
Minister of Environment Launches “Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in Jordan” Project
Message to the European Commission (FREE)
Why was the OXO ban a stupid decision?
Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging
Singapore issues greenwashing guidelines for businesses
Industry Concerned Over Proposed Increase of EU Plastic Packaging Levy
INEOS CEO says EU is killing the chemical industry
Experts debate bioplastic innovations amid greenwashing, regulations, and fossil fuel reliance
California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware
Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK Regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation
Bangladesh Ministry declared plastic free
Inconsistent plastic definitions across UK regulations create barriers for bio-based innovation
CICC: Policy-driven development of the biodegradable plastics industry with low capacity utilization for PBAT.
Egypt’s Role in the Negotiations for a Plastic Treaty
Saudi Arabia sets new fruit and vegetable packaging rules
UK plastic packaging tax undermined by fraudulent recycled content claims
The High Seas Treaty will take effect from January
Exxon pauses European plastic recycling plans over draft EU rules
Did ENI write the speech of Italian PM Meloni?
The EU increases disproportionate taxation instead of promoting circularity
APR Statement on rPlanet Earth Closure: A Wake-Up Call for Domestic Recycling Policy
Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries
Corruption and human rights still a problem in China
Trump approves Chemical Recycling
US Bill to promote biobased products
UK Falling Behind EU on Environmental Regulation, Warns New IEEP UK Report
Policy shifts drive investment in fresh packaging solutions
After Geneva, how can the world salvage a plastics deal?
‘We are drowning in plastic’: Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law
Philippines Suspends Implementation of Biofuels Mandates
EU is in economic crisis and the Plastic industry is the canary in the coal mine
The WEF Baby foundation supports a EU Circular Economy Act
EPA Withdraws Proposed SNURs for 18 Chemicals Made from Plastic Waste-Based Feedstocks
European Commission pushes Circular Economy Act with public consultation
Trump ridicules the European Commission with new plastic straw mandates
Avoiding misleading eco-claims (Trinidad and Tobago)
Nations must deliver an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty – for nature & people
California’s Compostable Labeling Requirement Delayed, Varying Compostable Requirements in State’s Laws Questioned
UN Plastics Treaty is the world’s “last chance to act boldly”
White House moves to kill chemical safety board, despite industry support
Hanoi rolls out roadmap to phase out free and non-biodegradable plastic bags
Lawmakers discuss federal role in plastic recycling
Epa’s Proposed Biofuel Targets Could Stall Industry Growth And Drive Up Prices, New Research Warns
Commission puts forward €175B budget for FP10
China Suspends Section 301 Tariff Exclusion for US Agricultural Products
EU Commission’s support for chemically-recycled beverage bottles faces scrutiny
Trump exempts more than 100 polluters from environmental standards
Ursula von der Leyen woke up the red tape monster
EU public consultation on Green-listing certain waste for the purposes of shipments to recovery between Member States
New EU budget
EU Commission policies have destroyed the chemical industry
Impact of US Single-Use Bag Policies on Waste Reduction
EU Green Claims Directive development update
EPA ditches proposed reviews of plastic-to-fuel chemicals
End-of-life Vehicle Regulation – crucial differences in EU Council and Parliament approach
Irish EPA confirms d2w biodegradable plastic complies with EU directive
Plastic waste: Commission consults on new rules for chemically-recycled content in plastic bottles
USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference
How will Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill affect climate change?
