Category: Politics & Policies
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Pressure Grows to Reclassify Plastic Pellets as Hazardous Substances
Pressure is growing on International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to to classify plastic pellets as hazardous substances.
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Plastic Debate in Montana US
Proponents of local control for plastics say they’ll press on despite setbacks with Montana Legislature
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Sri Lanka Bans Single-Use Plastics to Save Elephants
Sri Lanka will ban single-use plastics, the government said Tuesday, in a move that follows a series of wild elephant and deer deaths from plastic poisoning.
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Israel to Scrap Single Use Plastic Tax
Cabinet votes to scrap disposable plastic tax, a demand of the Haredi community
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EU Deforestation Rules Discriminate Small Players
Indonesia’s smallholders union says small farmers “deserve” help from Big Palm Oil to comply with new EU regulations because of historical exploitation — Another example of how EU rules discriminate the small players and give a competitive advantage to big business and big money. EU institutions are in an ivory tower disconnected from the common…
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ECHA Communication on PFAS EU Actions
PFAS can still be found in many products. Once they are in the environment, they stay there for centuries – exposing us through our food and drinking water. What is the EU doing to prevent further emission of PFASs in our air, soil and water?
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UN Adopts New Principles on War and the Environment
Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session. Draft resolution: Protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts
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Spanish Tax on Non-Reusable Plastic Packaging Enters into Force
As of January 1, 2023, Spain implemented a special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging that also applies to imported food products.
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MEPs Call for Stronger Rules on Waste Export
Waste export: MEPs call for stronger EU rules to protect environment and human health
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Calgary Co-op Seeking Bylaw Exemption for Compostable Bags
Representatives from Calgary Co-op were at city council seeking a bylaw exemption for their compostable shopping bags.
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US Senate Hearing on Reducing Plastic Waste
Video of the US senate hearing on Reducing Plastic Waste
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Green Claims
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Updates to its ‘Green Guides’ for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
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EU Finalize Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Regulation
On December 6, 2022, the Council of the European Union and European Parliament concluded negotiations on the EU’s Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Regulation.
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UAE to Ban Single-Use Plastic from 2024
The UAE will impose a nationwide ban on single-use plastic from next year, the government has said.
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French Extended Producer Responsibility Bill for Household Packaging and Paper Producers
PROPOSAL FOR A LAW merging the extended responsibility sectors of household packaging producers and paper producers ( Accelerated procedure) –Ze Frenchies are publishing “another” bill related to packaging producers. This one is for the extended producers responsibility.
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Bainbridge Start Charging Customers for Disposable Cups
Bainbridge (Washington, US) Businesses Start Charging Customers for Disposable Cups
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US Lawmakers say Chemical Recycling Contributes to Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
Congress Urges EPA to Maintain Clean-Air Regulations on Chemical Recycling of Plastics
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Oxnard California Regulates Expanded Polystyrene
The City Council, Tuesday, January 3, approved an ordinance regulating expanded polystyrene (EPS).
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New York Carpet Recycling Bill Update
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL is seeking to rewrite sections of a carpet recycling bill in a way that critics say could open the way to controversial “chemical recycling,” leaving backers of the legislation in tense disagreement over how to respond.
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Request for Information; National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
The first RFI, National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative, seeks public input on how advances in biotechnology and biomanufacturing can help the country achieve goals that were previously out of reach and what steps can be taken to ensure we have the necessary research ecosystem, workforce, data, domestic biomanufacturing capacity, international engagement, and other components to…
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New EU Deal on Deforestation
Deal on new law to ensure products causing deforestation are not sold in the EU
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Most Plastic Consumption in Europe Lacks Direct Policy Targets and Data
Managing non-packaging plastics in European waste streams — the missing part of the plastic puzzle
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New French Bill for Fruit and Vegetables Plastic Packaging
New bill to replace the previous one that had been cancelled by the Council of State
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India Mandates Compostable Plastic Packaging
Govt mandates 100% recycling of compostable plastic packaging materials from 2023-24 — Well done by the compostable plastic industry. However, god knows how India will manage this in practice.
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Plastic Pollution and Corporate Accountability: Toward Harmonized Disclosure Metrics
WBCSD pushes for universal disclosure metrics amid INC first session
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California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Produce Bags
Plastic produce bags will be phased out of California grocery stores and supermarkets over the next two years.
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Democrats Have a New Plan to Fight Plastic Pollution
Proposed legislation would limit plastic production and restrict new petrochemical facilities.
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US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in Congress
Another aggressive plastics bill lands in Congress
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Maha (India) Govt Allows Compostable Materials
Maha govt tweaks policy on single-use plastic, allows compostable materials
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EU Press Conference on Packaging Waste, Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics and Carbon Removals
Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius at the press conference on the Circular Economy Package — The packaging recycling continues to increase which is a very good news says Sinkevičius, … héhé 🙂 … They do have a sense of humor at the EU commission … I have been told that the…
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EU Policy Framework on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Communication – EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics; and the Synopsis report on the consultation on the policy framework on biobased, bio-degradable and compostable plastic
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Euronews Article on Plastic Treaty
Plastic pollution treaty: Countries prepare to negotiate details of ‘landmark’ deal
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Global Plastic Treaty Should Address Chemicals
Leading plastics scientists call for inclusion of all chemicals in global plastics treaty
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EU Proposal to Reduce Microplastic from Tyres
EU Proposes First Measures to Limit Plastic Pollution From Vehicle Tyres
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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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Philippines Approves Plastic Tax
Philippines Lower House Approves Bill Taxing Single-Use Plastics
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Japan to Include GHG Criteria in Procurement Decisions
Japan Proposes to Include Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Criteria for Government Procurement Decisions
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4ocean Reviews Strategies for Addressing the Ocean Plastic Crisis
4ocean reviews small-scale and large-scale solutions to reduce plastic pollution
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EU Beverage Industry Statement on Revision EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
Draft reuse requirements for drinks packaging are an existential threat to beverage industries and effective existing recycling systems
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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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Irish Consultation on Single Use Cups Tax
Consultation on draft regulations to introduce an environmental levy on single-use disposable cups
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International Whaling Commission Role on Plastic Treaty
A global plastics pollution treaty is one step closer as International Whaling Commission nations support proposal to tackle killer plastics in the ocean
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The REACH Fiasco
EU documents have been leaked. EU will stop REACH hazardous chemical reform. Health of the consumers has been replaced by the competitiveness of the German Chemical Industry. Ze Germans again? It reminds me of the 1930s. Shall we say thank you to BASF? If there was one piece of legislation that had to go through,…
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East Asian Seas Countries Partner on Marine Plastic Waste
East Asian Seas countries cooperate to deal with marine plastic pollution
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EU on Deforestation Free Supply Chain and Renewable Energy
EU Parliament Adopts Negotiating Positions on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains and Renewable Energy — The EU bioenergy policy has led to the deforestation of Eastern Europe. Forests have been cut down to make biomass pellets.
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US Seeks Allies on Plastic Treaty
US seeks allies as split emerges over global plastics pollution treaty — The US is reliable except when it comes to “public health” and “environmental” issues. Corporate interests come above public health interests in the US. I’m not sure the world would be better off with a “US” environmental solution.
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CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content Bill
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
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Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports
Thailand confirms ban on imports of waste plastics from 2025 and restrictions in 2023 and 2024
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The Oil Empire Fairy Tale
The birth of the Middle Eastern oil empire and how the quest for oil became a conspiracy for world domination. This article focusses on the early days of the Middle Eastern oil industry. This is a FREE article.
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EU Updates Food Contact Recycled Plastic Requirements
EU Commission adopts legislation updating rules on food-contact recycled material, including mechanical and chemical recycling.
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US Decarbonisation Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” identifies four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions through innovation in American manufacturing.
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White House Press Call on US Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
Background Press Call on President Biden’s Executive Order to Launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
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Danimer Scientific Joins White House Summit on Biotech
Danimer Scientific CEO Stephen Croskrey to Take Part in White House-Hosted Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
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NL Minister of Agriculture Resigns over Fertilizers
On September 5, 2022, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality, Henk Staghouwer, resigned over manure and nitrogen emissions — The beginning of the end of intensive agriculture and it’s not going to be a walk in the park.
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California Goes from Plastic Waste Devil to Prophet
Apparently, California has literally gone from obscurity to light overnight when it comes to plastic waste. The Americans are the world champions of efficiency. If they could do the same for socio-economic injustices, they might become the promised land.
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EU Draft Proposal on Microplastics
Microplastics: draft proposal examined by the REACH Committee on 23 September and then by the European Parliament and the Council. The draft proposal published by the European Commission limiting intentionally added microplastics to products covered by EU chemicals legislation #REACH, follows ECHA’s conclusions that microplastics pose a risk to the environment that cannot be controlled.
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The New EU Common Agricultural Policy
Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027: the Commission approves the first CAP strategic plans — The EU CAP has been one of the biggest fraud in the history of mankind. The EU Commission has become completely unreliable when it comes to Agriculture…. amongst other things.
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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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UN Treaty to Protect Sea Life Fails to Reach Deal
Nations fail to reach deal on UN treaty to protect sea life
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Canada Invests in Wood Manufacturing Study Project
The Government of Canada is investing in a clean energy future while strengthening Canada’s forest sector from coast to coast to coast. By finding innovative ways to leverage new market opportunities, Canada is ensuring the global competitiveness of our forest sector.
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Ecoveritas Urges Government to Deliver EPR Guidance
Packaging data specialists Ecoveritas today warned that further delays in publishing detailed guidance place the ambitious timetable for sweeping EPR reforms at risk.
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Canada Consultation on Plastics Recyclability and Compostability
Canada Consults on Regulatory Framework for Plastics Recyclability and Compostability
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New California Bill Targets Online Retailers
New Legislation in California Targets Plastic Waste From Online Retailers
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Future Canada Agricultural Policy Framework
Climate and Sustainability Part of Canada’s Next Agriculture Policy Framework
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How France Will Implement Composting Obligation
By 2024, all French citizens will have to compost their green waste. How will this be implemented?
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All you Need to Know about California Composting Law
Still have questions about California’s composting law? Here’s what you need to know.
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Canada Measures for Better Plastic Recyclability, Compostability and Tracking
Government of Canada takes next steps forward on better plastic recyclability, compostability, and tracking
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EP Parliamentary Committee Supports Renewable Energy Boost
MEPs back boost for renewables use and energy savings
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Virginia to Postpone Polystyrene Ban
Virginia Budget Includes Delay on Styrofoam Ban Effective Dates
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US Congress Warns EPA on Chemical Recycling
Lawmakers Warn EPA of Several Risks From Chemical Recycling — To what extend can industry push a solution that is unproven or worse, “bad”, for the environment? The next “democratic” challenge will be to deal with greed in the political equation.
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National Geographic on California New Plastic Law
It will take several years to find out for sure, but the world’s fifth largest economy will likely force changes far beyond the state’s borders.
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Burien Compostable Products Ordinance
Banned items under the Compostable Products Ordinance in Burien
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Update on Missouri Chemical Recycling Legislation
Missouri governor weakens hazardous waste rules, cuts regulation for ‘advanced recycling’
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ACC Comments on Current California Plastic News
American Chemistry Council Comments on SB 54 and the Outstanding Anti-Plastics Ballot Measure
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UN Ocean Conference on Circular Plastics
At UN Ocean Conference, new governments commit to circular economy for plastics
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Industry Not Happy with New EPA Chemical Program
EPA’s New Chemicals Program Stifling U.S. Innovation. Constant delays, inconsistent policies pushing U.S. manufacturing overseas
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Rhode Island Kills Chemical Recycling Bill
Misinformation Campaign Stalls Advanced Recycling Legislation in Rhode Island House
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Economic Attributes of Green Fiscal Spending
How Stimulating Is a Green Stimulus? The Economic Attributes of Green Fiscal Spending
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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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US Senate Committee Passes PFAS Packaging Ban
Bipartisan amendment to ban PFAS chemicals in food packaging passed in key Senate committee today — Besides PFAS in food packaging, the question remains what will happen to soil, land, rivers etc. polluted with PFAS? Extended Producer Responsibility should apply to PFAS too.
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Indian Quality Standards for Biodegradable Plastic
The government has issued the Quality Standards for Biodegradable plastic.
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Update on EU Environmental Claims Directive
Environmental claims: Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council to empower consumers to take action for the ecological transition through better protection against unfair practices and better information
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Should Ireland Tax Coffee Cups?
Levy needed ‘to target dumping of coffee cups on streets’
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US Secretary Issues Order to Phase Out SUP
Secretary Haaland Issues Order to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics, Protect Public Lands and Waters
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Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060
Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, says OECD
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Consultation on Circular Economy in Scotland
This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for legislation to develop Scotland’s circular economy.
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EU Consultation on Revision of Waste Framework Directive
Waste and recycling: Commission seeks views on revision of the Waste Framework Directive
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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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New Hampshire to Regulate Chemical Recycling
Bill to regulate “advanced recycling” as manufacturing in N.H. heads to Sununu for signature
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EU to Prevent Toxic Chemicals Entering Food Chain
MEPs vote to prevent toxic chemicals from entering the food chain
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Olympia Organic Waste Management Bill
The new law aims to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills.
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China New Agricultural Plan
On April 27, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the 2022 Legislative Plan Work Plan.
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