Global Scans · Plastics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, introduced at the start of Colorado's 2026 legislative session, passed the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee in a 5-3 vote and will now go before the full Senate. JD Supra
• [New] Innovations like fully compostable e-liquids and zero-plastic mods will redefine waste reduction in vaping, with Asia Pacific leading adoption due to tech-savvy consumers. Daniel Franklin Gomez
• [New] Strengthening circular ecosystems in Latin America will be crucial for reducing single-use plastics and cutting reliance on fossil-fuel-based plastic resins. ScrapMonster
• [New] The IFC-led initiative, implemented with BlackForest Solutions and ABIPLAST, will support major plastic users, converters, and key value-chain actors in turning circularity ambitions into actionable investments. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] California Assembly Bill 2253 aims to prohibit plastic and consumer product companies from making recycled content claims based on credit schemes and accounting methods that do not reflect actual, physical recycled material in products. Matium
• [New] An estimated 171 trillion pieces of plastic are lurking in the world's oceans, and plastic production is expected to triple by 2060 if no changes are made. Stanford Social Innovation Review
• [New] Reusable packaging could eliminate notable tons of plastic waste annually by 2030 if scaled across key sectors. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In Canada, the proposed measures target plastic waste management through mandates for minimum recycled content, recyclable and compostable labeling, and a goal for all packaging to be 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2028. FlexPackVoice
• [New] Once adopted, the 2026 Strategy and Action Plan will supersede IMO's 2021 marine plastics strategy and 2025 action plan, bringing them together in a single, streamlined approach while reaffirming the Organization's ambition to achieve zero plastic waste discharges to sea from ships by 2030. Marine Insight
• [New] California leads the United States in aggressive plastic-reduction mandates, most notably through SB 54, which requires a 25% reduction in single-use plastics by 2032. Los Angeles Times
• [New] Without regulatory reform, Australian plastic recycling rates could fall to just 32% within the next five years, leading to facility closures, job losses, and stalled investment in the circular economy. CNS Media
• [New] The plastic packaging industry is projected to rise from USD 432.10 billion in 2025 to USD 664.65 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 4.4% over the next decade. Towards Packaging

Last updated: 16 March 2026