May 2012

European Commission Issues Call For Proposals For Eco-Innovation Projects
€34.8 million in funding available for projects addressing materials recycling and four other priority areas.

Brazilian Federal Government Green Procurement Jumped 61 Percent In Q1
Nearly R$12 million worth of green products were purchased.

Industry Offers Alternative Plastic Packaging Recycling Plan To UK Government
Separate graduated targets proposed for postconsumer plastic reprocessed into new products and exported as unprocessed waste.

Swedish Chemicals Agency Announces Another Round Of RoHS Product Testing
More home electronic products to be checked for excessive levels of restricted substances.

Melbourne Announces Major City-Wide Organics Recycling Plan
State government will provide $3.8 million in funding to help launch the plan.

Report Finds Nearly All Brazilians Support New National Emphasis On Recycling
However, nearly half of residents surveyed say they lack curbside collection.

New South African Waste Strategy Gazetted
Strategy includes specifications and targets for waste minimization, reuse, recycling and recovery and implementation of industry waste management plans.

President of Chile Proposes Implementing “Green Taxes” On Some Products
Batteries, packaging, tires, oils and lubricants are among candidate products for the proposed tax.

Brazilian Senate Holds Opening Hearing On Pharmaceutical Stewardship Program
An government-industry agreement was proposed for early next year.

French Pharmaceutical Companies Agree To New Waste Management Initiatives
Expansion of packaging recycling measures and collection of household medical sharps are parts of new industry-government pact.

Croatia Plastic Bag Tax To Take Effect On January 1
The amount of the tax is still to be determined.

French Government Issues Guidances On Biobased And Biodegradable Plastics
Recommendations on materials applications and consumer communications offered.

Argentina Phases Out Use Of BPA In Plastic Baby Bottles
Manufacturers must place warning labels on bottles as interim measure.

WRAP Publishes Guide For Establishing Rigid Plastic Packaging Collections
Guide was created for local UK governments wanting to add non-bottle rigid plastic to curbside recycling programs

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