PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

UK: Recoup first 'supporter' of BPF's Ocean Clean Sweep scheme / Over 140 members sign up against pellet loss

SAUDI ARABIA

Certain packaging plastics required to be oxo-degradable / Customs checks since December 2017

ASSOCIATIONS

Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Federation launched / Focus on lobby work and public awareness

EUROPEAN MASTERBATCH INDUSTRY

Moderate growth expected in coming years / Manufacturers focus on realignment and geographic expansion / Colorants and specialty products play a large role / AMI report on top 50 players

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Move to switch country to biodegradable plastic bags by 2013 / Suppliers should apply for product approval