NORTH AMERICA

New trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the US enters into force in July / EU concludes trade deal with Mexico

ASSOCIATIONS

Canadian plastics and chemicals trade groups may merge / One voice on circular economy

NORTH AMERICA

Mexico ratifies USMCA / Plastics producers urge US and Canada to follow

PLASTICS RECYCLING CANADA

Tonnage decreases with challenging two years after China's import ban / "Strong domestic markets for recycling" / CPIA report

NORTH AMERICA

Plastics industry of US, Canada and Mexico applauds "USMCA" trade agreement

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS

Haiti bans import, production and marketing of PE bags and PS foam containers / Toronto city council could vote again on controversial bag ban

PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS

Toronto city council passes measure prohibiting retailers from handing out plastic bags / Law to go into effect in January 2013 / Plastics industry shocked, considering all available options

ASSOCIATIONS

Leading US and Canadian plastics groups join hands / Establish North American Plastics Alliance

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

Canada moves to ban phthalates in toys / US designs assessment tool for hazardous chemicals