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Restriction proposal for microplastics
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Restriction proposal for microplastics

Health and safety, Waste

Restriction proposal for microplastics

Arianna Ghezzi2019-07-10T10:29:54+01:00Health and safety, Waste|

The term “microplastic” identifies all the particles with a dimension lower than 5 mm, composed by plastic polimer that can’t be (bio)degradated. The microplastics represent a serious environmental and health problem because when released into the sea they became part of the trophic chain and consumers can ingest them. ECHA drafted in 2018 a [...]

EU Parliament: new directive for the plastic goods reduction
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EU Parliament: new directive for the plastic goods reduction

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EU Parliament: new directive for the plastic goods reduction

Annalisa Campanale2018-10-26T10:35:42+01:00Waste|

The European Parliament has approved at October 24th the new proposal of directive related to the ban to specific plastic good. The proposal includes specific provisions that any member state will adopt. As example, by 2025 at least of 50 % by weight of fishing goods (as plastic nets) shall be collected separately. For [...]