EPPIC takes action for global circular plastic economy
The End Plastic Pollution International Collaboration (EPPIC) will develop actions in Central America, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to implement…
reducing plastic pollution
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The Big Paddle Clean-up clears UK waterways of packaging waste
The Big Paddle Clean-up, an environmental campaign organised by the national paddlesports governing body Paddle UK, will run from 25…
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Demand rises for global corporate plastic targets
As the fourth round of negotiations for a UN Global Plastic Treaty begin, a group of global corporations and non-governmental…
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Symphony Environmental endorses report on pro-oxidants and plastic
Packaging company Symphony Environmental Technologies has highlighted a report by the US Environmental Protection Agency titled "Accelerating polymer degradation using…
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South Africa hosts Plastics Pacts Network ahead of UN plastics treaty
Cape Town in South Africa has welcomed the first-ever in-person meeting of the Plastics Pacts Network. The inaugural three-day intensive…
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EU takes action against plastic bag pollution
In a bid to confront the pervasive threat of plastic pollution, the European Union (EU) has implemented groundbreaking directives to…
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The Packaging Sustainability Assessment: rising against plastic pollution
In response to the escalating concerns over plastic pollution and a growing consumer push for eco-friendly practices, businesses are joining…
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Global Plastics Treaty: World leaders accused of showing ‘zero ambition’
This week saw international delegates and world leaders debate a Global Plastics Treaty text that has not set out legally…
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New packaging coalition calls on UN to recognise natural materials
The Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally.…
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UK government urged to mandate microplastic filters on washing machines
The UK government is being called upon to surpass California by mandating microplastic filters on washing machines. More than 171tn…
