Two years after How2Recycle downgraded polypropylene rigid containers to a “check locally” label, the material has again been granted the status of “widely recycled.” → Source: How2Recycle returns PP to ‘widely recycled’ level – Plastics Recycling Update Read More…
Research firm says global market will reach $7.5 billion by 2030. Source: Textile recycling boom predicted – Waste Today Read More…
Acid-free tech will make rare earth recycling more feasible A technology that will allow recyclers to extract valuable metals from e-scrap like shredded hard drives without affecting the other materials is entering its pilot plant stage. … Read More…
Dow backs mechanical, chemical recycling expansions Dow has signed agreements to support both mechanical and chemical recycling plant projects, one located in the U.S. and one in France. … Read More…
Brand borrows big to buy RPET, pursue other ‘green’ efforts PepsiCo has borrowed another $1.25 billion through a “green bond,” generating more funds to buy large amounts of recycled PET for bottles. … Read More…
Companies like Vanguard Renewables are investing millions to facilitate commercial organics recycling, as researchers and state regulators work to keep PFAS and microplastics out of the equation. … Read More…
Reusable and refillable packaging is one of the most dynamic sectors of the packaging market in 2022, with rapid growth fueled by innovative formats and the need to enact more planet-friendly business models. Source: Reusable and Refillable Packaging Becomes a Major Trend for 2022 Read More…
With its products proving indispensable to combatting Covid-19, the plastics business is reinvigorated. What will it take to bring this major polluter to heel? Source: How the plastic industry turned the pandemic to its advantage | Plastics | The Guardian Read More…
Miles of plastic litter scatter the world's ocean, and about 44 percent of it is comprised of takeout food and drink containers and utensils. Beyond Plastics recently compiled a report titled “Hold The Plastic, Please – A Restaurant’s Guide To Reducing Plastic” detailing how restaurants and dining establishments can reduce their environmental impact through the elimination […] Read More…
A new approach to sorting PET and more at MRFs An autonomous system developed by Bulk Handling Systems is really more of a sorting loop than a sorting line. … Read More…