Plastics Industry Mixed industry response to European ban on plastic straws, bags and cotton buds. October 26, 2018 / October 26, 2018 by plasticsinfomart “The plastics covered by this represents far less than 5% of the problem, and although it’s a good step in the right direction it’s limited scope.” The European Parliament has voted to ban widely-used, single-use plastics such as bags, straws, drink stirrers, balloon sticks, and cotton buds, putting the burden on manufacturers to recycle more […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Bay not affected by plastics industry strike October 25, 2018 / October 25, 2018 by plasticsinfomart A nationwide strike in the plastics industry, which had become violent in some parts of the country, has not affected companies in the Bay, the National Employers’ Association of SA (Neasa) said on Monday. The strike by workers affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) entered its second week on Monday. Numsa […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Numsa vows to go ahead with plastic industry strike until demands met October 23, 2018 by plasticsinfomart The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) has resolved to forge ahead with the plastic industry strike until workers’ demands are met. The union’s position was emboldened by the Labour Court ruling on Friday that the strike is legal. Employers had earlier applied for a court interdict to block the strike. Numsa spokesperson Phakamile […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry UK’s plastics recycling industry accused of widespread fraud & pollution October 23, 2018 / October 23, 2018 by plasticsinfomart A man walks through bundles of bottles waiting to be recycled at the recycling plant in Dagenham, east London © Reuters / Luke MacGregor The Environment Agency (EA) is investigating suspected widespread abuse and fraud within Britain’s plastics recycling industry. It will deal with complaints that firms and organized crime are abusing the system. Data […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Industry groups ‘disappointed’ in Liberal plan to reduce single-use plastics October 1, 2018 / October 1, 2018 by plasticsinfomart Plastics industry groups want the federal government to halt the planned elimination of unnecessary single-use straws, cups and other plastics from its own operations, telling Canada’s environment minister they are “very disappointed” the move was announced without their consultation.In a letter sent Thursday and obtained by the Star, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada and […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry The missing piece in the plastic puzzle September 17, 2018 / September 17, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The T.N. government’s proposed ban risks missing the mark, as multi-layered plastics, which account for around 70% of the plastics that end up in landfills, have been left out of its ambit. Unlike single-use plastics, multi-layered ones can’t be recycled. Experts and environmentalists want multi-layered plastics to be brought under the ban’s purview, and say […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Healthcare Plastics Market Production Growth in Healthcare Industry 2018 to 2023 September 13, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Global and Chinese Healthcare Plastics Industry, 2018 Market Research Report This report includes several essential sections from the worldwide Healthcare Plastics market. Global market trends are examined with recently obtainable data concerning the amount of both Healthcare Plastics businesses and their market share. The report reviews how current approaches in Healthcare Plastics economy, ethical troubles, […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry “Do not feel under threat” Coffey tells plastics industry September 12, 2018 / September 12, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Therese Coffey has told the UK plastics industry not to feel under threat, but to see the Government’s upcoming Plastic Waste and Recycling Strategy as “an opportunity”. Speaking at a Parliamentary Reception co-hosted by Mark Pawsey MP along with the British Plastics Federation and PlasticsEurope on September 10, Ms Coffey, a DEFRA Minister with responsibility […] Read more » plastics industry
