Category: Politics & Policies
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NL Government Breaks Producer Responsibility Promise
NL government caught greenwashing.
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Benefits of Regulatory Convergence on Sustainable Plastics Management
Americans are promoting the Regulatory Convergence on Sustainable Plastics Management.
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Food Industry Against New Zealand Container Return Scheme
Beverage prices to jump under container return scheme design.
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US Senate Passes Sustainable Chemistry Act
Legislation supports new innovations in chemistry that benefit the economy, the environment, and human health
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Japan Impose Plastic Bags Fee
Subscribe now! Japan’s new plastic bag charge: What it means for consumers and the environment
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Wales Launches Consultation on SUP Ban
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a range of single use plastic items.
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EU Plastics Tax Cost Per Citizen
What will be the cost of the EU Plastic Tax per citizen and per family?
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EU Plastic Tax Dangerous for Plastic Lobby
EU Plastic Tax approved by European Council: A Danger for the EU Single Market & Recovery
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NL Government Advised to Stop Biofuels
The Dutch Social Economic Council (SER) advised the Dutch government to phase out bioenergy and instead use biomass for high value applications.
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Trade Bodies React to EU Packaging Tax Plan
A number of EU Member States have introduced or are considering the introduction of taxation systems on certain packaging materials and applications. In parallel, the European Council is discussing the introduction of an EU-wide levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste, as part of the negotiations on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period…
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NGO Recommendations on Chemical Recycling Legislation
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) and the Rethink Plastic Alliance (RPa) published a policy briefing on 7 steps to effectively legislate on chemical recycling.
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Coke and Pepsi No Longer Against Plastic Tax
The unthinkable suddenly becomes a reality. Beverage multinationals – the most responsible for the phenomenon of the plastic soup – now advocate for a tax on virgin (primary) plastic in the United States.
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French Government is Fired
French President Macron fires his PM Édouard Philippe and his complete government overnight.
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UK Government Starts Competition for Innovations
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million, including VAT, to help UK businesses and the public sector recover from COVID 19 in a sustainable manner.
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Chemical Recycling Europe Position on EU Waste Policy
Although the “10 priorities to transform EU Waste Policy” developed by various European Union (EU) NGOs and associations points at ambitious directions for the waste policy that Chemical Recycling Europe generally supports, restrictions mentioned in Priority 9 represent missed opportunities to improve the current waste and recycling system, leading to some inconsistencies between priorities. We…
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Plastic Recycling Law Introduced in US Congress
New bill was introduced in U.S. Congress. It puts the focus on reducing plastic waste and strengthening plastics recycling.
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French Government Blames Black Plastic, Plastic Films and Over Packaging
French Secretary of State blames French Retailer for over Packaging. Her cabinet blames black plastic and plastic films.
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Call for Recognition and Legislation Review Chemical Recycling
Chemical Recycling Europe calls for a faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling.
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EU Not In Favour of Compostable Plastics
In 2015 the Commission adopted an EU action plan for the Circular Economy to help stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy.
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USDA Final Rule on Production of Renewable Chemicals and Products
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has published a final rule to expand the production of renewable chemicals and biobased manufactured products.
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EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategy
Today, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system.
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EU Chemicals Legislation Finder
EUCLEF gives you an overview of the European Union’s legislation on chemicals.
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Industry Asks to Postpone Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Trade bodies and consumers call for the plastic bottle and can scheme to be halted. Trade body the Scottish Wholesale Association is urging MSPs to halt the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme.
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Consider Hygiene in Packaging Laws
Letter from FPA to Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of State, Defra .
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NL Starts Small Plastic Bottle Deposit
As of next summer, there will be a 15 cent deposit on all plastic bottles under 1 liter, State Secretary Van Veldhoven writes to the House of Representatives.
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EU Commission Not Amused with Plastic Lobby
The European Commission’s Green Deal chief, Frans Timmermans, assured EU lawmakers on Tuesday (21 April) that “every euro” spent on economic recovery measures after the COVID-19 crisis would be linked to the green and digital transitions. EURACTIV Germany reports.
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EuPC Asks Postponement SUP Directive
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation in view of the COVID-19 crisis.
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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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Parkside Asks Government to Stop Compostable Plastic Tax
Specialist packaging solutions provider Parkside has sent a letter to the UK Government addressing its concerns and objections to compostable flexible packaging being subject to the recently confirmed implementation of a plastics tax.
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French Circularity Law
On 10 February 2020, the French law on fighting waste and the circular economy was enacted after months of discussions between the National Assembly and the Senate.
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Impact of California Packaging Legislation
California lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation that could dramatically alter the way produce is packed in the state within 10 years.
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NWRA Asks Congress for Stimulus
The National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) urges Congress to take up the economic stimulus package and pass it without delay.
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Renewable Products Tax Credit in Maine
On Wednesday, March 18, Governor Janet Mills signed LD 1698: An Act to Create Jobs and Slow Climate Change by Promoting the Production of Natural Resources Bioproducts into law.
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Side Effects of Bioplastic Policies
“Good intentions” do not generally produce “good results.” This wisdom also applies to establishing coherent environmental policies. Without proper oversight and planning, environmental policies can lead to unintended and harmful side effects.
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EU Circular Economy Plan Will Impact China
To keep selling to the EU market, many products will need to meet new requirements.
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EU Circular Economy Action Plan
A new Circular Economy Action Plan for a Cleaner and More Competitive Europe
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has promised to deliver on the Conservative Party’s manifesto pledge to introduce a plastics packaging tax during his 2020 Budget today.
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Jordan Tightens Biodegradable Plastic Bag Regulations
Environment Ministry tightens enforcement of biodegradable plastic bag regulations.
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Bio-Based Materials Regulation in Developing Countries
We need to start looking at a bio-plastic transition.
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EU Plastic Waste Tax to Fill Brexit Gap
European Union leaders, facing the need to fill the hole in the bloc’s finances left by Brexit, are focusing on a tax on non-recycled plastic when they try to hash out a multiyear budget this week.
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Disruptive UK Environment Bill
Landmark Bill will better protect our natural environment for generations to come.
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Wales Consultation on Circular Economy Strategy
This is not just a consultation on our approach to waste, or on our efforts on recycling. It is about building on the foundation of successful action over the last 20 years; taking the next steps towards a more circular economy, eliminating waste and addressing the climate emergency.
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UK Gov Starts Competition for Smart and Sustainable Plastic Packaging
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £12 million for practical demonstrator projects in smart and sustainable plastic packaging. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
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French Secretary of State Speech on New Anti-Waste Bill
Speech by Brune Poirson during the final reading of the anti-waste bill for a circular economy in the National Assembly on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
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Fines for Not Using Biodegradable Products in Malaysia
A total of 432 warning notices and 1,156 compounds were issued against traders in the Federal Territories last year for not complying with the use of biodegradable products.
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Could Thailand be the Hub for Bioplastic Production?
The Thailand Board of Investment have suggested that Thailand could become the new hub bioplastics due to their access of raw materials.
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German Government Adopts Bioeconomy Strategy
Climate change, species loss, dwindling resources, the growing world population – humanity is facing major challenges.
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The Green Deal Investment Plan and Transition Mechanism
The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050. This requires significant investment from both the EU and the national public sector, as well as the private sector.
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Interview with CEO Novamont France
This week, Christophe Doukhi de Boissoudy, president of Club Bio-Plastiques (French Bioplastics Association), speaks about the role of bio-based and biodegradable bags in the development of a circular economy.
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Anti-Waste Bill Adopted in France
The joint committee (CMP) composed of 7 deputies and 7 senators met Wednesday January 8 to decide on the anti-waste bill for a circular economy: a unanimous agreement was reached.
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French Parliament Penalises Bioplastics Compared to Recycling
The EU parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2019/90 in June 2019. As a result, the French Senate created a bonus system to give financial incentives to eco-friendly and eco efficient packaging.
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Anti-Bioplastics Amendment Adopted by French Parliament
A very suspicious amendment was adopted by French MP in the context of the new Circular Economy law.
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SUP and Paper Bags Fee in Denver City
After a brief but mostly supportive public comment session, the Denver City Council unanimously approved a measure Monday night which would require retail stores to charge customers 10 cents for each single-use plastic or paper bag they use.
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Why France Will Ban Paper and Cardboard Cups?
The French Parliament discovered that cardboard and paper cups are not recyclable.
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France Bans All Plastic Packaging in 2040
Every year 100 billion disposable plastic products are put on the market in France. Several measures of the anti-waste bill for a circular economy are devoted to combating the pollution caused by these plastics.
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European Bioplastics Welcomes Green Deal
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry, welcomes the communication on the European Green Deal, which was recently published by the EU Commission.
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France Adopts Amendment That Will Change Bioplastics Industry
French Parliament adopts amendment that will have serious consequences for compostable packaging in France.
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Key Points of the EU Green Deal
The European Commission unveiled its hotly anticipated European Green Deal on Wednesday (11 October), outlining a long list of policy initiatives aimed at putting Europe on track to reach net-zero global warming emissions by 2050.
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Boris Johnson Used EPS in His Ad
Boris Johnson uses a bulldozer to go through a wall made of styrofoam in his latest campaign ad.
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Amendments To Ban Bioplastics Bags in France
Two amendments have been submitted in French Parliament last Thursday to ban bioplastics bags in France.
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Labour Wants Producers to Pay for Recycling and Disposal
The Labour Party has vowed to end the export of plastic waste and invest in a “new plastics remanufacturing industry”, as part of a series of waste and recycling pledges in its 2019 manifesto.
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French Government May Ban the Word Biodegradable from Bags
ADEME published an opinion on the environmental impact of fruit and vegetable packaging bags offered in food stores. ADEME is the French Environment and Energy Management Agency.
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Belgium Starts Discussion on Waste Management
The Walloon region (Belgium-FR) has started discussion on biomass waste. The meeting took place on October 16.
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US Government Organises Workshop on Bioplastics
On December 11–12, 2019 the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office is hosting a workshop titled, “Plastics for a Circular Economy” to discuss technology solutions for addressing plastic waste.
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Plastic Pollution Will Influence California Elections
California environmentalists battling to stop plastic from polluting the ocean and piling up in landfills say they can’t wait for state lawmakers to act — they’re hoping to take the fight to the ballot box.
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UK Consultation For the Revision of Biowaste Treatment Standard Rules
This consultation proposes revisions to standard rules for biowaste treatment including composting, anaerobic digestion (AD) and sewage sludge activities. We also propose to revoke standard rules for the mechanical biological treatment of waste. We would like your views on these proposals.
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European Bioplastics Demands Complete Implementation of New German Packaging Law
Bioplastics are a key driver for new developments in the plastic industry. The innovative materials play a key role in the transition to a circular economy, where fossil raw materials are substituted by renewable resources, and resource efficiency is at the forefront.
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The Unfair Treatment of Biodegradable Mexican Chewing Gum
A biodegradable, organic gum shouldn’t have to pay the same taxes as gums made from petrochemicals, writes Amanda Rosalia Aranda Novoa.
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Plastic Federations Oppose Italian Plastic Tax Proposals
During a meeting held in Düsseldorf at the K trade show, the three Presidents of the European plastics industry associations, Renato Zelcher (European Plastics Converters), Javier Constante (PlasticsEurope) and Ton Emans (Plastic Recyclers Europe), agreed to oppose the Italian Government’s tax proposal of 1000 € per ton of plastic packaging.
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3Rs and Biodegradable Materials to Fight Plastic Pollution Says Philippines Government
ON top of producing environment-friendly packaging materials, researchers need to help manufacturers come up with ways to reduce, reuse and recycle (3R), to address the biggest challenge posed by global plastic pollution, officials of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said.
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White House Asks Input on the US Bioeconomy
The Office of Science Technology and Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties on the U.S. Bioeconomy.
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Summary of All PFAS Policies in the US
63 Current Policies in 18 States. US citizens have been systematically exposed to PFAS for several decades through intentional dumping of chemicals while the company had knowledge of the health risks.
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Finland Did Not Reach BioEconomic Goals
PM Juha Sipilä’s key bioeconomy projects created few new jobs and did not help the farming sector, auditors concluded.
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Australian PM Calls For Global Plastic Policy at UN
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pushing for a new commercial model for global recycling in a call at the United Nations that also urges more action to clean up the world’s oceans.
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UK Government Moves to End Vague and Misleading Bioplastic Terminology
The UK government has called for experts to help it develop standards for bioplastics and biodegradable plastics, amid rising concern over greenwashing.
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EU Consultation on Bio-based and Circular Research and Innovation Partnerships
Have your say on the next generation of ambitious research and innovation partnerships.
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US Congress May Find a New Way to Finance its Bio-Revolution
US Congress hearings regarding PFAS may come at the right moment.
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UK Parliament Calls for End to Single Use Food Packaging
House of Commons’ committee report calls for “fundamental shift” away from all single use packaging, not just plastic.
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Scottish Government To Tax Coffee Cups
Three articles to summarise the situation regarding beverage cups in Scotland. Published in chronological order.
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Macron Bans More Plastics and Sooner Than The EU SUP Directive
The French Plastics and Composites Federation Reacts on the French SUP Legislative Proposal.
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Germany To Ban All Plastic Shopping Bags
Germany is planning to enforce a ban on plastic shopping bags, according to the country’s environment minister.
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US Congress Initiatives on Plastics
Two Democratic lawmakers asking for feedback on plastic waste bill outline by end of August. Effort part of legislative momentum for plastic waste management.
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European Bioplastics Recommends to Use LCAs as Basis for Policy Formulation
In recent years, policy makers have become increasingly reliant on the use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to establish a proper basis for more transparent and evidence-based decision-making on policies and regulations.
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Trump Goes Into Plastics With Trump Straws
This time it’s real! Trump Goes into Plastics.
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European Consumer Organisations Call for Regulation on Paper and Board Food Contact Materials
While these materials are essential to how we transport, preserve, and ultimately consume our food, they may also negatively impact the quality and safety of foodstuffs.
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UK Government Launches Bioplastics Drive
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced a drive to encourage innovation in bioplastics.
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Will UN Make an End to the BioFuel Sector?
A Leaked UN Report on the Food vs fuel debate.
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EU Roadmap For the Blue Bioeconomy
Stakeholders have given their feedback on the Blue Bio-Economy to the European Commission regarding. Here’s the draft roadmap.
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Japan’s Visionary Leadership and the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision
The Honourable Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, showed clear leadership and determination to solve the plastic waste problem during the G20 Summit in Osaka (28-29 June).
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Will UK Ban Non-Recyclable Packaging?
The public has “woken up” and is ready to do more to cut plastic pollution, MPs have been told. They were debating a petition, signed by almost 250,000 people, urging the government to ban all non-recyclable food packaging.
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Britain Lead in Biodegradable Plastics Stymied by Brussels
The EU has been accused of suppressing a scientific study which may have given a major boost to British entrepreneurs who claim to have invented biodegradable plastic. British producers of oxo-biodegradable plastics say they break down faster than conventional plastics and could play a key role in the global fight against pollution. The technology is…
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Measures of French Government Will Impact Plastics Industry
The French Government took Measures on 18th of June to counter the current socio-economic crisis and protests. Here are the measures that will impact the Plastics Industry.
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Are PFAS The Next Big Industry Scandal?
A class of chemicals that some scientists call the next DDT is just beginning to face scrutiny for its appearance in human food, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration now developing ways to measure its presence in everything from milk to produce.
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US Government Becomes New Leader in Bio-Transition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) in partnership with its National Laboratories dedicate the month of May and June to educating the US public on renewable biomass used for the production of biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower.
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Seven Measures To Promote A Bio-Based Economy in the EU
Over the last three years the STAR4BBI project has studied policy and standardisation hurdles that bio-based industries face. Here are 7 measures to tackle these hurdles.
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Thai Government Gives Tax Deduction for Using Bioplastics Packaging
The cabinet on Tuesday approved measures to promote biodegradable plastic packaging, offering a tax deduction on expenses from corporate income. Move will reduce state’s waste burden.
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EU Council Adopts Rules on Single-Use Plastics to Reduce Marine Plastic Litter
PRESS RELEASE Published on 21 May – The Council of the EU adopted the ambitious measures proposed by the Commission to tackle marine litter coming from the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on European beaches, as well as abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics.
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Joint European Vision for a Circular Bio-Society
On behalf of 15 parties from the European bio-economy, the Bio-Based Industries Consortium (BIC) has launched the joint Vision of the Circular Bio-society in 2050.
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Plastic Bill Moves Forward in Sacramento
A bill to phase out single-use plastics by 2030 passed Wednesday in the state senate and its companion bill passed Thursday in the state assembly.
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