Scottish research to look at turning waste PET into drugs
A team of Scottish researchers are investigating whether PET could be recycled into drugs to treat neurological conditions.
Scientists...
Manufacturer Henkel launches $70 million bond to help it reduce plastic waste
The manufacturer of brands such as Persil and Unibond has raised $70 million (£56 million) that will be allocated to Henkel's activities...
Recycled plastic export report: April 2020
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
Recycled plastic export report: March 2023
These are the latest HMRC export figures for February 2023 for PE-based plastics – commodity code 391510. Only destinations of more than...
Recycled plastic export report: December 2020
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...
EU risks missing 2025 plastic packaging target its own review warns
The EU could miss reaching its own 2025 plastic packaging target because of import restrictions imposed by non-EU countries, a review warns.
Call for quick trials of recycled plastic specifications
Key bodies have demanded trials of new recycled plastic specifications to boost the market for the material.
A report...
Negotiations under way for global plastic pollution treaty that should lead to more recycling
Talks this week have begun among 55 nations to try and create a treaty to reduce plastic pollution.
The...
EuRIC calls for simplification of waste shipment regulations
Umbrella trade association EuRIC has said that waste shipment regulations should be simplified to align them with the EU Circular Economy Action...
Recycled plastic export report: March 2020
Please note this report just focuses on the waste polymers of ethylene commodity code (391510), as exports of other plastics are relatively...