RECYCLING UK

Deposit return system for plastic bottles could slash waste seeping into marine environment / Common Seas report

UNITED KINGDOM

Government spells out plans for reforming waste system / Consultation outlines proposal for plastic packaging tax / BPF gives cautious welcome

UK RECYCLING

Government launches waste strategy / Plans for consistent recycling collections and increased producer responsibility welcomed by BPF

UK RECYCLING

Report recommends levy on virgin packaging to boost recyclate demand / Establishment of single producer responsibility organisation proposed / Eunomia report

EU PLASTICS STRATEGY

Trade association Pack2Go Europe accuses European Commission of conflict of interest and bias in proposed plastics strategy / Files complaint with ombudsman

FRANCE

Nation-wide circular economy plan released / Aim to recycle all plastics by 2025 / Elipso remains highly engaged

MARINE LITTER

Single-use plastics make up about half of beach litter in Europe / Reducing consumption could curb large source of marine pollution / Regulations needed for long-term effectiveness / Seas At Risk report

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association to respond to European Commission publication / Eunomia report debates degradation of carrier bags

MARINE LITTER

European Parliament draws attention to dangers of plastic microbeads in cosmetics / Bans being pursued worldwide / Report for Commission analyses the problem

PACKAGING REGULATIONS EUROPE

Europen reports on German drinks packaging / Ireland launches waste management review / EC publishes 203 page report on waste directive