Category: Politics & Policies
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3M Received Eco Grants from Flemish Government (FREE)
Another episode in the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article
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Japan Consultation on Strategic Energy Plan
Japan Opens Public Comment Period for its Proposed 6th Strategic Energy Plan
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France Invests to Boost Circular Economy
Investments for the Future: Barbara Pompili And Agnes Pannier-Runacher Announce 370M € To Accelerate The Transition Towards The Circular Economy
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Minister Presents New French Recycling, Recyclability and Recycled Content Strategy
French Minister of Ecological Transition presents the New Recycling Strategy
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Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Waste Roundtables
NUTEC Plastics: Ministers from Countries in Africa Discuss Nuclear Solutions to Address Plastic Pollution
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California Adopts Composting Act and Anti PFAS Bill
California adopts Better Composting Standards Act and Anti PFAS bill
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California Assembly Adopts New Recycling Bill
The California Assembly passed a major labeling bill (SB 343) on Wednesday.
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New Zealand Invests in Scientific Research
Government invests in scientific research to boost economy, address climate change and enhance wellbeing
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High Level UN Meeting on Plastic
UNCTAD, UNEP, the Forum on Trade, Environment and the SDGs (TESS), and the Government of Ecuador organised a high-level event ‘How can cooperation on trade contribute to the UNEA process on plastic pollution?
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Plastic Recycling is a Mirage Says UN
Marcos Orellana, UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights
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3M Belgian Parliamentary Commission Video (Free)
Flemish MPs seemed irritated by the lack of answers provided by 3M. This is a FREE article.
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Ellen MacArthur Calls for UN Plastic Treaty
New white paper on a UN treaty to address plastic pollution.
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Preparatory Briefing on Ministerial Conference on a Coherent Global Strategy to End Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution
Preparatory Briefing on Ministerial Conference on a Coherent Global Strategy to End Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution
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Canada Agriculture Climate Program Report
Canada Announces Details for Agriculture Climate Program
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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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US Senator Proposes New Plastic Tax
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on plastics.
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EFSA Guidance on Nanoparticles in Food
Outcome of the public consultation on the draft Guidance on technical requirements for regulated food and feed product applications to establish the presence of small particles including nanoparticles
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EU Call on Sustainable Finance
Plastic is mentioned in this new piece of regulation. The European Commission has become a regulatory control freak lost in a Policy Circus … and you can’t recognise the head from the tail anymore.
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US Town Hall Meetings on Recycling
Maplewood and South Orange hosted a Town Hall to discuss opportunities for improvement.
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EU Consultation on Environment Action Programme
8th environment action programme: Commission consults on monitoring framework with headline indicators
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US Senate Votes Chinese Genocide Law
US votes Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Will Xi Jinping be the next dictator accused of genocide? What will be the impact on the solar panel industry?
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EU SUP Directive Member States Transposition Report
A report and analysis on the transposition of the EU SUP directive by Member States
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First US Extended Producer Responsibility Law
An Act To Support and Improve Municipal Recycling Programs and Save Taxpayer Money
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French Law on Waste Sorting
Decree n° 2021-950 of 16 July 2021 relating to the sorting of waste paper, metal, plastic, glass, textiles, wood, mineral fraction and plaster
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France Consultation on National Waste Prevention Plan
French public officials were giving lessons on recycling to their European peers until they discovered waste management in France was one of the worse in Europe. Now it’s panic football.
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French Senate Climate Law Update Press Release
Thanks to the Senate, France is taking a further step towards the low-carbon transition and respecting its international commitments
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Policy Options to Eliminate Additional Marine Plastic Litter Report
The think piece provides policy options to reduce marine plastic litter and achieve the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, which voluntarily commits G20 countries to “reduce additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050 through a comprehensive life-cycle approach”.
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Plastics Industry Propose 5 Circular Economy Actions to Congress
Plastic Makers Outline 5 Actions Congress Can Take To Advance Circular Economy, End Plastic Waste
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Proposition to Transform EU Economy
European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions
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Japan GMO Policy Update
This report reflects updates made by the Government of Japan to its guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived from genome editing technology
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Mali Climate Change Policy Overview
Mali ratified the majority of Multilateral Agreements on the Environment (MEAs), in particular the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in December 1994, the Kyoto Protocol in March 2002, the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol in December 2015, and the Paris Agreement in September 2016.
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US Report on EU SUP Directive
This report provides an overview of the most important rules within the Directive and other upcoming initiatives for food packaging as part of the European Green Deal and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan
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SUP Directive Cause Negative Consequences for EU Market
Strict Deadlines for SUP Directive Implementation Cause Negative Consequences for EU Single Market
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New Jersey Bill on Recycled Content
New Jersey bill on recycled content and fiscal impact
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French Senate Removes Ecocide from Climate Law
French Senate amends draft Climate Change Bill
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Industry Statement on EU SUP Guidelines
Industry statement on publication of EU Commission Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Guidelines
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France Amends Industrial Composting Law
The Order of 27 May 2021 amending the Order of 22 April 2008 lays down the technical rules with which composting installations subject to authorisation must comply pursuant to Title I of Book V of the Environment Code
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Congress Hearing on Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Vice Chair of the Science, Space and Technology Committee and Chairwoman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee, led a hearing on plastic waste reduction and recycling research
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Italian Minister Criticises EU SUP Guidelines
Minister of Ecological Transition, Roberto Cingolani, speaking on Radio24
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Unregulated Hazardous Plastic Additives
Deep Dive into Plastic Monomers, Additives, and Processing Aids
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Australian National Plastics Plan
The National Plastic Plan outlines our approach to increase plastic recycling, find alternatives to unnecessary plastics and reduce the impact of plastic on the environment
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Louisiana Passes Chemical Recycling Bill
Louisiana Legislature passed chemical recycling bill
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Speech Minister on New French Climate Bill
Speech of French Minister of Ecological Transition, Barbara Pompili, on the New Climate Bill in the Senate
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New South Wales Invests Millions to Tackle Plastic
$356 Million to tackle plastics and waste
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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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French Government Launches ESG Platform
The Government is setting up a platform to allow companies to publish, in full transparency, their environmental, social and good governance (ESG) data
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Maryland Composting Law
Requiring a certain person that generates food residuals to separate the food residuals from other solid waste and ensure that the food residuals are diverted from final disposal in a refuse disposal system in a certain manner
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Vermont Bans PFAS from Food Packaging
An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products
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French Consultation on Plastic Content for Cups
This consultation concerns the draft decree relating to the maximum plastic content authorized in single-use plastic cups
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Will US Ban PFAS in Food Packaging?
A new piece of legislation that will likely be introduced soon may ban PFAS in food packaging
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Greenpeace Asks South Korea to go Green
We urge the P4G to promptly raise the GHG reduction target
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Guidelines for EU SUP Directive (FREE)
The European Commission has just published an explanatory note on the EU SUP directive. I’ve identified and analysed all the bits relating to bioplastics.
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Climate Change and Agriculture in South Africa
South Africa Committed to Climate Change Interventions in the Agricultural Sector
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Climate Change and Agriculture in India
Climate Change – Agriculture and Policy in India
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The EU Chemicals Safety Fairy Tale (FREE)
EU measures to tackle hazardous chemicals build on incorrect data.
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Tractor Audit Against Biofuel Fraud
I think they should apply this for bioplastic feedstock too
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Call for Plastic Treaty at G7 Summit
Call for G7 Cornwall summit to forge global plastic pollution treaty
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DOE to Fight Plastic Waste
DOE Announces $14.5 Million to Combat Plastics Waste and Pollution
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Low Carbon Economy Pathways Report
Studies on support to research and innovation policy in the area of bio-based products and services
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OECD Biorefinery Roadmap for Thailand
The OECD – OCDE has released a roadmap on how biorefineries provide an alternative to fossil-based production in Thailand
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Recyclability Claim Lawsuit in France
Two leading food companies fought a legal battle regarding recyclability claims of plastic food packaging. This is very important in terms of jurisprudence
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Brazil New Agricultural Plan
Brazil’s New Climate Change Adaptation and Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture Plan
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Sri Lanka Bans Palm Oil Imports and Plantations
Sri Lanka cited Soil erosion and drying of springs as among the potentially irreversible impacts of oil palm plantations on the island’s biodiversity and livelihood of local communities
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Canada Budget 2021, Compensation and Climate
Budget 2021 Delivers on Compensation and Climate Programs
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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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EU Industrial Strategy Update
Updating the 2020 Industrial Strategy: towards a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery
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Maryland Introduces Bill to Ban Chemical Recycling
Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic
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Arkansas Prohibits Plastic Packaging Bans
Arkansas Governor signed the bill prohibiting plastic packaging bans.
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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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German Law to Transpose New EU CAP
German Cabinet Agrees on Draft Laws to Implement the New EU Agricultural Policy
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Future Status of Paper Waste in France
Public consultation that will impact status of paper waste in France
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EU Says No to Food Crops Biofuels
EU says food crops can be used for bioplastics but not for biofuels
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FDA Notification Process for Bioplastics
Should the FDA amend the notification process for food grade bioplastics?
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EU Green Taxonomy and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Update
Sustainable Finance and EU Taxonomy: Commission takes further steps to channel money towards sustainable activities
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EU Council and Parliament Agreement on EU Climate Law
European climate law: Council and Parliament European climate law: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement reach provisional agreement
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Will US Kill Chemical Recycling?
What if US Congress decided that Chemical Recycling was a no-go?
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French Law on Plastic Pellets Loss
The New French Decree on Plastic Pellet Loss was published
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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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Public Consultation on Biobased Products and Biofuels in France
The Ministry of Ecological Transition is launching a consultation on the acceleration strategy for bio-based products (and sustainable fuels) until Friday, May 14, 2021.
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UK Standards for Biobased, Biodegradable, and Compostable Plastics: Government Response
Standards for bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable plastics. Summary of responses to the call for evidence and Government Response
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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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Industrial Biotechnology Roadmap
Strategic roadmap for standards and regulations. CO2 reduction and economic growth through standards and regulation
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French Climate Law Update
French Climate law proposal to be discussed in the French Parliament today. The proposal includes packaging.
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Egypt Goes Bioplastics
The Ministry of Environment framed a strategy targeting the plastic industry to create job opportunities for supporting the circular economy
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UK Minister Statement on Consultations
A money-back scheme on drinks bottles to help increase recycling is being considered by Environment Minister Edwin Poots
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UK Consultation on Deposit Return Scheme
Moving towards a more circular economy, where resources are kept in use for as long as possible and waste is minimised, and ensuring the UK is a world leader in resource efficiency and resource productivity is a priority for Government.
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UK Consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
Following strong support, Government committed to introduce packaging Extended Producer Responsibility following a further consultation. This second consultation focuses on specific policy proposals for its introduction, including the scope of full net costs, producer obligations, scheme governance, regulation of the scheme, and packaging waste recycling targets
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Plastics Industry Association Statement on Clean Future Act
In response to the CLEAN Future Act, a bill U.S. House of Representatives members introduced, which would halt new permits for plastics production facilities, eliminating manufacturing and other jobs across the economy, Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President & CEO Tony Radoszewski issued the following statement
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Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty
The world is beginning to recognise that unprecedented levels of international cooperation will be required to prevent the proliferation of fossil fuels, to phase-out existing stockpiles and infrastructure, and to fast-track a just and peaceful transition to safer and cleaner alternatives
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Canada Government Invest in On-Farm Sustainability and Bioplastics Research
Managing on-farm plastic waste and growing the bioeconomy
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