PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE

Groups call for European Council's support of recycled plastics target / Minimum 35% recyclate in bottles by 2025 / Boost for investments and marine litter prevention

SHALE GAS

British Plastics Federation welcomes government committee's support towards exploring UK shale gas reserves / Ineos considers role in future UK extraction

CARRIER BAGS

No decision yet on plastic bag tax in England / Environmental campaigners call for action / Government had promised decision by end of 2012

CARRIER BAGS

UK's Defra mulls introduction of levy on single-use carriers in England / No decision before results from first-year tax in Wales is known