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3 August 2020 News
New Zealand to make prior consent mandatory for plastic waste export
The New Zealand Government is set to make prior informed consent mandatory from importing countries for exporting hard-to-recycle, mixed plastic waste.
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31 July 2020 News
Ventiv Design introduces anti-counterfeit packaging line for cannabis
Sustainable packaging solution provider Ventiv Design has launched an anti-counterfeit and personalised packaging line for the nascent cannabis industry.
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31 July 2020 News
Welsh Government launches consultation on single-use plastic ban
The Government of Wales has enhanced its sustainability commitment as it plans to ban single use plastic in the country.
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27 July 2020 News
Dow and Thong Guan launch new bio-PE range in Asia Pacific
Chemical company Dow and plastic stretch cling film producer Thong Guan have launched a new range of bio-based polyethylene (bio-PE) in the Asia Pacific.
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24 July 2020 News
Plastic pollution in ocean may triple in 20 years, says study
A new study indicates that plastic pollution in the oceans may triple in the next 20 years, significantly endangering aquatic life.
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22 July 2020 Analysis
EU introduces plastic waste tax as part of Covid-19 recovery plan
EU leaders have introduced a levy on plastic waste starting January 2021 which will contribute towards the EU’s €750bn Covid-19 recovery package and its overall €1tn 2021 to 2027 budget.
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21 July 2020 News
PFP invests £15m in start-up Polymateria to tackle plastic pollution
European investment platform Planet First Partners (PFP) has invested £15m in British technology start-up company Polymateria to roll out its ‘Biotransformation’ technology.
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20 July 2020 News
ESKA Natural Spring Water’s new rPET bottles hit stores
Quebec incorporated company ESKA Natural Spring Water has launched its new 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles in retail stores.
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17 July 2020 News
Nestlé Waters North America moves towards sustainable packaging
Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) has expanded its sustainable packaging to three more US domestic still water brands.
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16 July 2020 Analysis
Are oxo-biodegradable plastics bad for the environment?
Packaging Gateway looks into what oxo-biodegradable plastics are, whether they're bad for the environment, and the current debates surrounding the material.