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Welcome to our news section, where you can find the full range of infographics, reports, position papers and videos on plastic pollution by the Rethink Plastic alliance and its member organisations. Browse our latest news!

7 September 2026

Bulk retail and refill systems: The regulatory framework and sectoral guidance applicable in France

The PPWR implementation framework should treat bulk retail and refill systems as a central pillar...

12 August 2026

EU Packaging law protects consumers from forever chemicals in food packaging starting today

As the PPWR applies from August 12, food-contact packaging exceeding PFAS limits is banned from...

18 June 2026

Rethink Plastic provides feedback on the Industrial Accelerator Act

The Rethink Plastic Alliance submitted its response to the public consultation on the Industrial Accelerator...

13 May 2026

160+ environmental and health groups respond to last-minute attempt by Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Others to Reopen EU Packaging Law

Leaked CEO letter prompts opposition from broad alliance of environmental and health advocates defending landmark...

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30 April 2026

Rethink Plastic condemns last-minute industry attempt to weaken and re-negotiate Packaging regulation

30th April 2026

1 April 2026

PPWR Guidance provides necessary clarity, implementation must proceed without delay

The Rethink Plastic Alliance welcomes the European Commission’s publication of its Guidance on the Packaging...

18 March 2026

Rethink Plastic provides feedback on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive

The Rethink Plastic Alliance submitted its feedback to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on...

15 January 2026

European Commission embraces problematic “chemical recycling” technologies despite their harmful environmental impacts and low yields 

Brussels, 15th January 2026

27 November 2025

Rethink Plastic Alliance Joins Call to Protect the Integrity of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The European Commission must protect the integrity of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation! We...

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