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Legislation & Regulations
Round Three of Global Plastics Treaty Talks BeginsRound Three of Global Plastics Treaty Talks Begins

The weeklong session in Nairobi is at a "pivotal moment” regarding policies and actions to consider, according to a senior attorney from the Center for International Environmental Law.

byGeoff Giordano
Nov 13, 2023
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OSHA Fines 3M for 'Willful Safety Violations' that Led to Workplace DeathOSHA Fines 3M for 'Willful Safety Violations'
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Global Plastics Summit
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Global Plastics Summit Puts Forth Radical Proposals to Reduce Plastic PollutionGlobal Plastics Summit Puts Forth Radical Proposals to Reduce Plastic Pollution
byStephen Moore
Oct 17, 2023
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Sweden to Repeal Plastic Bag TaxSweden to Repeal Plastic Bag Tax
byNorbert Sparrow
Sep 14, 2023
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Legislation & Regulations
'Zero Draft’ for Global Plastics Treaty Released'Zero Draft’ for Global Plastics Treaty Released
byGeoff Giordano
Sep 5, 2023
4 Min Read
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Medical
3M Nears $5.5B Combat Earplug Settlement3M Nears $5.5B Combat Earplug Settlement
byKatie Hobbins
Aug 28, 2023
4 Min Read
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Automotive & Mobility
Study: Public Charging Issues Are a Brake on EV Expansion
Study: Public Charging Issues Are a Brake on EV Expansion
Aug 23, 2023
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6 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
microplastics
Legislation & Regulations
Sen. Blumenthal Wants to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics in Federal Government
Sen. Blumenthal Wants to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics in Federal Government
Aug 22, 2023
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2 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Legislation & Regulations
Kenya’s 'Groundbreaking' Plastic Bag Ban Has a Problem
Kenya’s 'Groundbreaking' Plastic Bag Ban Has a Problem
Aug 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Legislation & Regulations
Updated: EPA Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution Triggers Both Sides
Updated: EPA Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution Triggers Both Sides
Aug 2, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Workforce & Training
Talent Talk: What Could Derail the Coming US Manufacturing Boom
Talent Talk: What Could Derail the Coming US Manufacturing Boom
Jul 31, 2023
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2 Min Read
byPaul Sturgeon
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Legislation & Regulations
Global Plastics Treaty Must Treat Waste Pickers Fairly, Says Delterra
Global Plastics Treaty Must Treat Waste Pickers Fairly, Says Delterra
Jul 24, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBruce Adams
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Ineos Suffers Setback in €3.5-Billion Cracker Project in Belgium
Ineos Suffers Setback in €3.5-Billion Cracker Project in Belgium
Jul 21, 2023
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2 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Advanced Recycling
Legal Action Against Advanced Recycling Company Is Dismissed
Legal Action Against Advanced Recycling Company Is Dismissed
Jul 20, 2023
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2 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Medical
FDA by the Numbers: 2023 Mid-Year Review
FDA by the Numbers: 2023 Mid-Year Review
Jul 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAmanda Pedersen
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Legislation & Regulations
Not All Countries Are Equal at Global Plastics Treaty Talks
Not All Countries Are Equal at Global Plastics Treaty Talks
Jun 29, 2023
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4 Min Read
byJohn Spevacek
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Medical
Medical Device Recalls Linked to Unprecedented Level of Faulty Manufacturing 52857
Medical Device Recalls Linked to Unprecedented Level of Faulty Manufacturing
Jun 21, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Darrah
Sen. Markwayne Mullin at Senate hearing on plastics
Legislation & Regulations
Anti-Plastics Activist Reckons with Reality at Senate Hearing
Anti-Plastics Activist Reckons with Reality at Senate Hearing
Jun 19, 2023
byNorbert Sparrow
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Medical
Philips Recall Woes Continue
Philips Recall Woes Continue
Jun 13, 2023
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byKatie Hobbins
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Building & Construction
Despite Packaging Bans, Demand for Expanded Polystyrene Is Growing
Despite Packaging Bans, Demand for Expanded Polystyrene Is Growing
Jun 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Legislation & Regulations
Stakeholders Retreat to Their Corners in Global Plastics Treaty Talks
Stakeholders Retreat to Their Corners in Global Plastics Treaty Talks
Jun 2, 2023
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3 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
Xinjiang region on map of China
Legislation & Regulations
Uyghur Forced Labor Act Puts PVC Importers in Precarious Position
Uyghur Forced Labor Act Puts PVC Importers in Precarious Position
May 30, 2023
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4 Min Read
Shell cracker plant by night
Legislation & Regulations
Shell to Pay $10 Million Air Pollution Fine, Restarts PE Production
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May 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPosted by Staff
skull and crossbones
Legislation & Regulations
Plastic Recycling Is Toxic, Greenpeace Claims
Plastic Recycling Is Toxic, Greenpeace Claims
May 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
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Legislation & Regulations
Global Plastics Treaty Talks: Buckle Up for Round Two
Global Plastics Treaty Talks: Buckle Up for Round Two
May 17, 2023
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7 Min Read
byGeoff Giordano
ISO Standards
Medical
What’s New in ISO 10993?
What’s New in ISO 10993?
May 16, 2023
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4 Min Read
byKatie Hobbins
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Automotive & Mobility
Halogen-free Flame-Retardant Additive Introduced for PE Foam
Halogen-free Flame-Retardant Additive Introduced for PE Foam
May 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byStephen Moore
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Legislation & Regulations
Major Global Investors Urge Brands and Retailers to Decisively Act on ‘Plastics Crisis’
Major Global Investors Urge Brands and Retailers to Decisively Act on ‘Plastics Crisis’
May 8, 2023
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2 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Legislation & Regulations
Proposal to Ban Fluoropolymers Has European Industry on Edge
Proposal to Ban Fluoropolymers Has European Industry on Edge
Apr 27, 2023
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5 Min Read
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan
Legislation & Regulations
EPA Invites Public Comments on Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution
EPA Invites Public Comments on Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Apr 25, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBruce Adams
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Biopolymers
President Biden: Plastic Is Not the Enemy
President Biden: Plastic Is Not the Enemy
Apr 15, 2023
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7 Min Read
byAllan Griff
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Medical
EPA Proposal Targets Chemical, Polymer Plant Emissions
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Apr 12, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBruce Adams
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Legislation & Regulations
WL Plastics Fined for Child Labor Violation
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Mar 29, 2023
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byPosted by Staff
President Biden
Legislation & Regulations
Biden Administration Sets Bold Biotech Goals
Biden Administration Sets Bold Biotech Goals
Mar 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Sustainability
A Sustainable Plastics Economy Is Feasible, Say Researchers
A Sustainable Plastics Economy Is Feasible, Say Researchers
Mar 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow

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