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Issue 99
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Novamont BioBag Group
Novamont acquires BioBag Group

Italian bioplastics and biochemicals company Novamont has announced its acquisition of BioBag Group, a Norwegian waste collection and packaging supplier.Through this acquisition, the two companies are aiming to form alliances with key stakeholders such as large retailers and communities. This announcement paves the way for the companies’ projects to enhance separate organic waste collection and composting systems in North America, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Australia.

Packaging industry calls for joined-up approach to waste policy
BPF roadmap calls for reduced plastic waste exports by 2030

The latest report from the British Plastics Federation identifies out what the UK needs to achieve to reduce dependence on exporting plastic waste for recycling

Children in playground
New study finds children exposed to toxic microplastics

Research has found evidence of harmful synthetic fibres in playgrounds and equestrian arenas

China could introduce further waste material restrictions by 2019
EU restrictions to plastic waste exports come into force
By
Lidia Creech
| 4 January 2021 |
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A ban on exporting unsorted plastic to non-OECD countries from 1 January 2021
Plastic straws are one of the items identified as being very short use
‘Small but significant’ anomaly in PAS 9017 consultation process
By
Lidia Creech
| 23 December 2020 |
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The steering group will reconvene in January to examine the WRAP recommendation that PAS 9017 tests for microplastics during the breakdown process  
Cross-industry group announces plan to boost black plastic packaging recycling
£26 million from UKRI for plastic packaging projects
By
Lidia Creech
| 23 December 2020 |
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The funding comes as part of the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge to improve the consumer and retailer packaging supply chain
Keys of a keyboard made from ABS plastic
INEOS Styrolution project targets recycling to produce ABS plastics
By
Patrick Jowett
| 15 December 2020 |
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The EU-funded project will aim to produce ABS plastics from feedstock recycling.
Tesco plastic-free Christmas crackers
Tesco cuts plastic from its Christmas range
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Fiona Binns
| 10 December 2020 |
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Tesco has removed over 20 million pieces of plastic from this year’s festive range, with crackers, lights, cards and puddings having been made using less single-use plastic
Plastic crates
Reusable packaging up to 85 per cent more climate-friendly than single-use, says report
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Emma Love
| 10 December 2020 |
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Independent analysis has identified key measures to further the environmental sustainability of reusable packaging
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UK Plastic Pact continues work towards 2025 goals
By
Patrick Jowett
| 8 December 2020 |
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Annual data shows Pact members have cut unnecessary plastic use and increased plastic recycling.
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RECOUP survey shows working from home may have boosted recycling rates
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Fiona Binns
| 7 December 2020 |
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UK recycling collection rates are increasing, but the overall rate for April 2019 – March 2020 remains at 39 per cent
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WRAP releases guide to promote a sustainable Christmas
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Patrick Jowett
| 2 December 2020 |
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WRAP has published a suite of information across its citizens campaigns to help the UK have a more sustainable Christmas
Liverpool University Department of Chemistry
University of Liverpool project targets more sustainable plastic packaging
By
Patrick Jowett
| 1 December 2020 |
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The UKRI-funded project will aim to reduce the amount of new plastic in products such as shampoo bottles
Single-use plastic cutlery
Survey suggests Scots support restrictions on single-use plastic
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Patrick Jowett
| 1 December 2020 |
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The majority back a price increase on single-use plastics, as the Scottish Government continues a consultation process that could lead to a ban on the non-commercial sale of certain items
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Environment Agency cracks down on agricultural plastic waste
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Lidia Creech
| 24 November 2020 |
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Regulatory body has called on farmers and agricultural businesses to check their waste management processes to halt illegal exports from the UK
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European Week of Waste Reduction launches for 12th year
By Resource |
20 November 2020 |
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The week will run from 21-29 November and entail a range of awareness-raising events
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£1.5 million university research project targets plastic waste streams
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Lidia Creech
| 19 November 2020 |
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The University of Manchester has been awarded funding by UKRI to simplify recycling methods and reduce plastic pollution
Leafield Environmental's new range of XL litter and recycling bins
Leafield Environmental launches range of XL bins
By Resource |
19 November 2020 |
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The bin manufacturer has brought out a range of 240-litre bins
Food packaging waste
£8 million investment in sustainable packaging
By
Lidia Creech
| 18 November 2020 |
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that ten university-led projects will receive funding to tackle plastic pollution under the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge.
Altens East recovery facility
SUEZ wins contracts with Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils
By
Lidia Creech
| 18 November 2020 |
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SUEZ has announced two short-term municipal agreements with local authorities in Northern Scotland.
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Government publishes responses to Plastic Packaging Tax consultation
By
Lidia Creech
| 16 November 2020 |
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The UK Government has released a summary of responses to its Plastic Packaging Tax consultation.
Bathroom products
Cosmetic brands urged to rethink packaging recyclability
By
Emma Love
| 11 November 2020 |
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In a report made public this week, RECOUP has made recommendations for the necessary redesign of cosmetic and hygiene product packaging.
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City of London scheme cuts 36 million single-use plastic items
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 November 2020 |
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The City’s ‘Clean City Awards Scheme’ has incentivised 106 companies to reduce their single-use plastic waste.
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