June 6, 2023Come Together: Thermoforming Conference Tackles Issues and ChallengesEuropean thermoforming conference highlights cooperative paths to process and regulatory challenges Read more
June 6, 2023Thunder From Down Under: Circular Economy Is Hot Topic in AustraliaSPE chapter conference issues communique of priorities for industry growth in Australia Read more
May 31, 2023Enforcing the Green Guides: FDA Targets Environmental Marketing ClaimsLast issue, we discussed the FTC’s plans to update its Green Guides, which are designed to help companies avoid misleading consumers when they tout the environmental attributes of their products and packages on labeling or in advertising, promotional materials or “any… Read more
May 31, 2023Editor’s Letter: Is AI Guilty of Job Discrimination?AI Yai Yai The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring and whether this discriminates against job applicants. AI programs are of some value in machine-learning applications. Many new plastics process machines… Read more
May 31, 2023Legal Angle: U.S. Calls for Changes in Regulation of Food-Contact MaterialsA November government oversight report found what it calls deficiencies, and recommends changes, in how the Food and Drug Administration regulates food-contact substances. Plastics are front-and-center in the report, which is titled “Food Safety: FDA Oversight of Substances Used in… Read more
May 31, 2023States Veer Toward Extended Producer Responsibility LawsLaws mandating extended producer responsibility for packaging are gaining momentum Read more
June 20, 2022Legal Angle: Treaty Troubles for Plastics?Treaty Trouble? A recent international agreement could result in supercharged versions of anti-plastics measures of the type we’ve seen for years. In Nairobi, Kenya, on March 2, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a resolution (one of 14) aimed at… Read more