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The European Parliament has voted in favour of banning BPA and ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging, and MEPs want to eliminate ‘less necessary’ packaging such as very lightweight plastic carrier bags. But the plastic industry is concerned the vote is a ‘missed opportunity’ to incentivise investments in circular plastics packaging.

The European Parliament has voted in favour of banning BPA and ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging, and MEPs want to eliminate ‘less necessary’ packaging such as very lightweight plastic carrier bags. But the plastic industry is concerned the vote is a ‘missed opportunity’ to incentivise investments in circular plastics packaging.

As Spring arrives, innovation continues to be addressed in shows, be seen in product launches, and to shape 2014.With the continuing trends towards globalisation, mass customisation and variability leading to enormous possibilities for targeting...

As Spring arrives, innovation continues to be addressed in shows, be seen in product launches, and to shape 2014.With the continuing trends towards globalisation, mass customisation and variability leading to enormous possibilities for targeting...