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MEPs back the proposal on plastic carrier bags

EU states would have to reduce the consumption of most common and polluting plastic bags by 80% by 2019.

2014-03-12

EC opens in-depth investigation into a Solvay-Ineos joint venture

Preliminary investigation had expressed competition concerns in the market of suspension polyvinyl chloride, says European Commission.

2013-11-06

EU to reduce plastic bag consumption

Member states will choose the most appropriate measures to reduce their use of plastic carrier bags.

2013-11-05

EuBP: Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags

Bioplastics association publishes position paper on shopping bags.

2013-10-02

Governor of Illinois vetoes “plastic bag” bill

Governor of Illinois Pat Quinn vetoed a bill which would have removed the right of home rule communities to implement innovative solutions to the plastic bag litter problem.

2012-08-30

EuPR HDPE Eco-design guidelines

EuPR, the Brussels based organisation representing plastics recyclers in Europe has developed NEW European eco-design guidelines for HDPE bottles in order to bring HDPE recycling to new horizons.

2012-04-24

European Commission consultation about plastics bags

The European Commission launched a public consultation in 2011 asking for individuals and businesses to give their views on whether the European Union should tax or altogether ban plastic carrier bags in order to tackle rising levels of plastic waste.

2012-02-24

Commission proposes strategy for sustainable bioeconomy in Europe

The European Commission has adopted a strategy to shift the European economy towards greater and more sustainable use of renewable resources.

2012-02-16

SABIC’s plants in Brazil and Argentina earn certification

SABIC’s plants in Brazil and Argentina earn certification to produce FDA-compliant, biocompatible resins for Burgeoning S.A. healthcare market.

2012-01-16

Symphony in Hawaii

Symphony was invited to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Council and the Pacific Basin Economic Council in Hawaii 9-12 November 2011, and was represented by its CEO, Michael Laurier, and Group Deputy Chairman, Michael Stephen.

2011-11-25

Waste Free Oceans

Waste Free Oceans held its first public conference in the presence of politicians, NGOs and industry representatives. The aim of this meeting was to promote initiatives which tackle the growing problem of marine litter and to raise awareness on the issue.

2011-10-26