Germany – bio-based packaging ready to go

Germany – bio-based packaging ready to go The German Packaging Ordinance supports the introduction of bioplastics to the German market. The adoption of the new regulation for bio-based packaging in the amendement to the Packaging Ordinance is particularly welcomed by the International Biodegradable Polymers Association & Working Groups, IBAW. Harald …

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Australia – guide on healthcare wastes management issued

Australia – guide on healthcare wastes management issued The 4th Edition of the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Waste Management Industry Group (ANZCWMIG) Code of Practice for the Management of Clinical and Related Wastes 2004 has been released following extensive consultation with State/Territory Health, Environment and Occupational Health & Safety …

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A BRASKEM DESENVOLVE UM NOVO TIPO DE POLIPROPILENO

A BRASKEM DESENVOLVEU UM NOVO TIPO DE POLIPROPILENO, o PP ISBM (polipropileno com tecnologia “injection stretch blow molding”), para disputar com o PET o mercado de fabricação de embalagens rígidas para bebidas não gaseificadas e produtos de higiene pessoal. Segundo informações, essa nova resina é mais resistente a impactos, 20% …

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Germany – bio-based packaging ready to go

Germany – bio-based packaging ready to go The German Packaging Ordinance supports the introduction of bioplastics to the German market. The adoption of the new regulation for bio-based packaging in the amendement to the Packaging Ordinance is particularly welcomed by the International Biodegradable Polymers Association & Working Groups, IBAW. Harald …

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Australia – guide on healthcare wastes management issued

Australia – guide on healthcare wastes management issued The 4th Edition of the Australian and New Zealand Clinical Waste Management Industry Group (ANZCWMIG) Code of Practice for the Management of Clinical and Related Wastes 2004 has been released following extensive consultation with State/Territory Health, Environment and Occupational Health & Safety …

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Switzerland – clean image tarnished by growing litter problem

Switzerland – clean image tarnished by growing litter problem Fines, prevention and easier disposal have been proposed at a conference in Olten to ease Switzerland‘‘s growing litter problem. Experts pinpoint the cause of problem as a change in public behaviour. The clean image of the Swiss could soon be a …

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