PFAS

EPA presents framework plan to remedy ‘forever chemicals' contamination / Solvay cracks USD 393 mn deal with New Jersey for past offences

MICROPLASTICS

Wind and rain deposit tonnes of plastics in US national parks

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

“Suspected carcinogenic effect” / EU commission classifies white pigment as a danger / VCI fears precedent / No alternative

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Microplastics found in European snow / Studies in France and US find particles in remote areas / German organisation mulls ban on artificial turf

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

China has world market share of over 40% following expansion measures / Low capacity utilisation worldwide / Producers want to halt further fall in market price

USA

Shale gas carousel turns faster / Giant field found in west Texas / President-elect Trump expected to promote fracking / Much of new plastics output earmarked for export