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New on Plastics Today: UK government declares war on plastic

Great Britain’s Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, is taking steps to reduce the overall amount of plastic the country produces. Check out the news from Plastics Today: UK Prime Minister Theresa May has unveiled a plan to eradicate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042. Reuters reports that by placing a new environmental agenda center stage, […]

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New on Plastics Today: Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20%

The future of the exploding bioplastics industry is looking bright, with no slowdown in sight. Major brands are changing from fossil-based plastics to bio-based sources for their products and especially packaging. Check out the news from Plastics Today: Bioplastics are flourishing. An annual market data update, presented Nov. 29 by European Bioplastics (Berlin) at the […]

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Vinçotte Certifications Purchased by TÜV AUSTRIA Group

On December 1, 2017, TÜV AUSTRIA Group became the authority for the certification of earth-friendly products relating to the biobased, biodegradable, and compostable content. These new offerings were formerly done by Vincotte. TUV Austria Group is now the leading international institution for certifications related to biobased, biodegradable, and compostable products. Brands from around the world submit […]

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Nature-Pack™ was Back, Las Vegas 2017 Pack Expo

Our deepest sympathies go to those affected by the tragic Las Vegas shooting just days after this Pack Expo event. Meeting great companies in Las Vegas Nature-pack™ was proud to exhibit for our second time at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2017. This three-day event is one of the most attended shows in the Packaging industry, […]

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Plastics News: New York City reintroduces EPS ban

Yet another EPS ban has been proposed due to the impossible nature for this abundant substance to be safely recycled or disposed of, causing our landfills to overflow. New York City is taking another run at expanded polystyrene food service packaging with a new ban slated to take hold later this year. The city Department […]

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Future may hold more ‘compostable’ claim lawsuits – Resource Recycling News

The words “biodegradable” and “compostable” are not words companies should just throw around as marketing gimmicks. In California, they are starting to mean something. Plastic products sold in California with “biodegradable” and “compostable” printed on their labels cost Walmart nearly $1 million in a settlement earlier this month. County district attorneys say the world’s largest retailer […]

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