Pollution
UN commits to fighting plastic pollution
The United Nations Environment and the European Commission have hosted an event at the UN headquarters in New York to launch the UN Environment Global Plastics Platform to help put an end to plastic pollution. more
The top of the European plastics headlines: January 2018
Its been a busy start to 2018 across Europe's plastics supply chain - with legislation and media attention each week. Here's your top five most popular stories... more
2 Feb 2018 15:51 editor's blog
Plastic waste: An embarrassing reminder of our throwaway society
Plastic waste was in the news and on the radio this week, and EPPM Editor Rose Brooke brought the argument that the blame cannot lie solely at the feet of the industry when what we need is investment and education. more
7 Dec 2017 17:02 editor's blog
Covestro gets EU support for scheme to turn waste steel gas to polyols
Fumes from steel mills will make plastics, as Covestro explains its new pan-European project. more
The Scottish Association for Marine Science
Microscopic plastics 'in half of deep-sea creatures'
A study of marine life living more than 2,000 m under the North Atlantic Ocean has revealed that half of these deep-sea creatures contain microplastic materials. more
China raises drawbridge on incoming overseas plastic waste
China has raised the drawbridge on incoming plastic and paper waste shipments from overseas, which it says is polluting the country's environment. more
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