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In January 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updated its candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) to people and the environment to include two additional plastic additives. But this does not constitute a ban these substances will still be used in everyday products, eventually leaching into our soils and waterways. Here biodegradable biopolymer innovator Teysha Technologies, discusses how we can outlaw harmful additives altogether by exploring the potential of tuneable biopolycarbonates.
Since 2016, companies have been legally obliged to apply for permission from the ECHA under the Waste Framework Directive if their products contain SVHCs. The 211-chemical candidate list of SVHCs includes many plastic additives used in products such as inks and toners, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastic consumables and tyres.
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Peli Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and advanced lighting systems, has already distinguished itself for excellence in product development and as a leading manufacturer of multi-use products. Now Peli is on a mission to become a leader in sustainability.
Peli has implemented numerous initiatives at the company’s plants around the globe to reduce waste and reuse materials. The company is now striving to recycle every scrap of eligible material. Through a partnership with Schmitz Foam Recycling, Peli is now able to recycle the excess foam that is produced from its Case Centre in the UK. The excess foam is re-ground and filled into a 40-ft shipping container, which is then transported to Schmitz Foam Recycling B.V. in the Netherlands. Since the late 80s, Schmitz has been completely dedicated to collecting and converting high quality foam from al
APEAL welcome the report adopted by ENVI on the Circular Economy Action Plan
APEAL, The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed the report adopted today by the Environment Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament, on the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) 2.0 communication published by the European Commission in March 2020.
A cornerstone of the European Green Deal, the CEAP 2.0 is designed to strengthen the economy as well as protecting the environment and eliminating waste, and the report adopted today covers a diverse range of sectors including packaging.
APEAL, a member of the Permanent Materials Coalition[1], is pleased to note the report’s focus on key issues including permanent materials, landfill and separate collection.
SAFEGUARDS | Consumer ProductsNO. 015/21 The two new SVHCs are: Bis(2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl)ether (Tetraglyme) The ninth glycol ether identified as SVHC Dioctyltin dilaurate