by stefanie | Aug 18, 2020 | Around the Industry
Following the recent release of a study carried out by SYSTEMIQ and The Pew Charitable Trusts, facts and figures show that pollution is rapidly outpacing all efforts to halt climate change. Effective Consumable Solutions (UK) Ltd (ECS), the Remanufacturer and...
by stefanie | Jun 16, 2020 | World Focus
China continues its drive to restrict waste imports like used plastics with further raids and arrests, but COVID-19 throws a curveball. In the latest round of crackdowns on smuggled foreign waste, china.org.cn reports that Chinese customs seized over 1.04...
by stefanie | Oct 9, 2019 | Around the Industry
Unilever has confirmed that by 2025 it will halve its use of virgin plastic, help collect and process more plastic packaging and looks to make an overall commitment to reduce plastics usage across its portfolio. Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Ben &...
by stefanie | Aug 5, 2019 | Around the Industry
Earlier this year Australia and Japan issued reports on the assessment of health risks associated with decaBDE used in everyday household items, these are now under heavy criticism by international NGOs. According to the newly published risk assessment by Japan’s...
by stefanie | Jun 20, 2019 | Around the Industry
Cracking down on plastic pollution, the EU Council adopted a directive in May which introduces new restrictions on certain single-use plastic products. The formal adoption announced in May of the new rules by the Council is the final step in the procedure. The...
