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THAILAND – American chemical company Dow has partnered with Lion to develop recyclable refill shower cream bags in Thailand. According to the companies, Dow’s Pack Studios, and the distribution network of SCG Chemicals (SCGC) led Lion Corporation to develop fully recyclable 200-ml and 500-ml shower cream refill bags for Thailand’s beauty care brand, Shokubutsu Monogatari. This initiative aims to advance…
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EUROPE – Plastic Recyclers Europe (PRE) has warned that high electricity prices are putting “the transition towards a circular economy” at risk. The trade association, which counts Chase Plastics, DS Smith and Pre Zero as its members, explained that as the energy crisis deepens on the continent, high electricity prices are having a negative impact on the operations of plastic…
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THAILAND – The government of Thailand has announced plans to enforce a total ban on plastic scrap imports by 2025 in a three-stage plan. The nation’s intention to stop accepting plastic waste from other countries has been discussed since 2020, according to natural resources and environment minister Varawut Silpa-archa, who has deemed the move necessary, saying “we need to protect…
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OMAN – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment promotion of Oman has issued a ministerial decision that bans imports of plastic bags with effect from January 2023. The decision is in line with the ministry’s plan to regulate market activities about the import of products that damage the environment, according to Sami Salim Al Sahib, Director General of the…
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US – A Louisiana judge has thrown out air quality permits for a Taiwanese company’s planned US$9.4 billion plastics complex in a heavily industrialized area often referred to as “Cancer Alley.” The decision further stalls the controversial project that has faced backlash from some residents and environmental advocates. Judge Trudy White, of the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge,…
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AUSTRALIA – South Australia’s police union is launching legal action to prohibit the sale of canned beers at the Adelaide Oval sports ground. The authorities are citing concerns that the metal packaging poses a safety threat to players, staff and police officers as a potential projectile. Previously, beer could only be sold in plastic cups, but metal cans were then…
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ISRAEL – Israeli cleantech company created to convert unsorted household waste into a thermoplastic composite, UBQ Materials, has announced that it has achieved UL 2809 certification for its UBQ Powder. UL Solutions is a global safety science leader that holds companies accountable for environmental sustainability claims through independent scientific assessments. The UL 2809 certification confirms that UBQ Powder is composed…
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SOUTH KOREA – The government of South Korea has announced plans to introduce stronger health warnings on cigarette packaging, the country’s new agency Yonhap reported. Under the new government regulation, cigarette manufacturers in the country will be required to strengthen the health warnings on the packaging, the agency reported citing South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare. The Ministry plans…
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INDIA – The Central government revised rules related to the packaging of edible oil in a bid to prevent quantity-related fraud. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the new regulations are directed to ensure that consumers get the right quantity in the package at the time of purchase, as the weight of edible oil varies…
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CANADA – A study by The Agri-food Analytics Lab (AAL) of Dalhousie University reveals that the majority of Canadians oppose eliminating best-before dates on food products to reduce food waste because of food safety contradictions in Canada. According to the results of the survey, 62 percent of Canadians are in opposition of removing ‘best-before’ dates in an effort to reduce…
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