by stefanie | Jun 1, 2023 | Around the Industry
Epson announced a partnership with The 5 Gyres Institute, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering action against the global crisis of plastic pollution through science, education and advocacy. Through the partnership, Epson will focus on raising awareness of...
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...
by stefanie | Mar 6, 2019 | Around the Industry
Perth native Darren Lomman has found a way to transform plastic waste into 3D printer filament, thereby helping to prevent more ocean pollution. His campaign to recycle plastic waste has its roots in an advertisement he saw in December 2016, which contained the...
by stefanie | Nov 6, 2018 | Around the Industry
As Planet Ark reveals, the European Parliament has unequivocally passed a ban on single-use plastics, in a bid to drastically reduce marine and terrestrial pollution. The legislation was passed with an overwhelming majority of 571 votes to 53. As a result, by 2021,...
by stefanie | Sep 27, 2018 | UKCRA feed, World Focus
The analysis of two new-build cartridges has revealed concentrations of a restricted flame retardant which exceed the permitted limit. Recent testing, carried out by LGA on behalf of an unnamed German organisation, has revealed high concentrations of decabromodiphenyl...
