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Agilyx Clocks 16,000 Commercial Operating Hours at Oregon Chemical Recycling Plant

Jul 05, 2021

During that time, Agilyx has converted more than 4,400 tons of mixed-waste plastic and polystyrene waste.

Louisiana 14th State to Pass Legislation Supporting Advanced Recycling

Jul 02, 2021

The law will bolster local demand for recycling programs, reduce plastic waste in Louisiana’s waterways, and create new jobs, said the American Chemistry Council.

Danimer Scientific Receives US Patent for Biodegradable Marking Wax

Jul 01, 2021

The material can be used to make plant-based, compostable crayons. Conventional crayons made with petrochemical-based paraffin wax can take decades to decompose.

PureCycle Showcases Scalability at Investor Day Expo

Jun 29, 2021

During the event, the advanced recycling company announced a plan to build 50 “born digital” facilities applying Plantweb technology developed by Emerson Process Management.

Audi Gives Automotive Plastics New Lease on Life

Jun 28, 2021

A pilot project in partnership with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows that chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste is both technically feasible and environmentally and financially promising.

Report Blasts 'False' Corporate Solutions to Plastic Pollution

Jun 28, 2021

A new report from Break Free From Plastic claims that fast-moving consumer goods companies such as Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola are investing in costly projects that do little to solve the plastic waste problem.

Novolex Produces Compostable Plastic Beverage Cups on New US Production Line

Jun 25, 2021

PLA cups offer foodservice operators an alternative to single-use or recyclable plastics in venues ranging from restaurants to hospitals.

World’s First 100% Enzyme-Recycled PET Plastic Bottles Debut

Jun 24, 2021

PET recycling breakthrough from Carbios, L’Oréal, Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe yields food-grade PET bottles.

SK Global Chemical Takes 10% Stake in Loop Industries

Jun 24, 2021

The strategic partnership aims to bring sustainable, circular plastics to Asian markets.

How to Get Plastic Packaging Back in a Circular Economy

Jun 23, 2021

Mechanical recycling can only take us so far, so we must look at advanced recycling methods to meet environmental objectives. However, the road is rocky.

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