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California Governor Signs Nation’s First Mandatory Recycled-Content BillCalifornia Governor Signs Nation’s First Mandatory Recycled-Content Bill

The Association of Plastic Recyclers applauds the law, which is designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the environment, improve recycling rates, and create a larger market for recylate.

byClare Goldsberry
Sep 28, 2020
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Legislation & Regulations
American Mold Builders Association Rejects WTO’s 301 Tariff RulingAmerican Mold Builders Association Rejects WTO’s 301 Tariff Ruling
byClare Goldsberry
Sep 21, 2020
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Employment law
Workforce & Training
Talent Talk: Is My Noncompete Agreement Enforceable?Talent Talk: Is My Noncompete Agreement Enforceable?
byPaul Sturgeon
Sep 18, 2020
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Injection Molding
Performance Plastics Achieves SEMI F57 CompliancePerformance Plastics Achieves SEMI F57 Compliance
byClare Goldsberry
Sep 14, 2020
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Packaging
Loop Industries and Suez Partner to Build First ‘Infinite Loop’ FacilityLoop Industries and Suez Partner to Build First ‘Infinite Loop’ Facility
byClare Goldsberry
Sep 11, 2020
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Sorting recycling
Packaging
Milliken Joins Polypropylene Recycling CoalitionMilliken Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition
byClare Goldsberry
Sep 10, 2020
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Sustainability
Biomass-Based Fuel, ‘Paper’ Bottles, and the Carbon-Neutrality Myth
Biomass-Based Fuel, ‘Paper’ Bottles, and the Carbon-Neutrality Myth
Sep 8, 2020
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byClare Goldsberry
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Medical
Zeus Debuts World’s First REACH- and MDR-Compliant Polyimide Tubing
Zeus Debuts World’s First REACH- and MDR-Compliant Polyimide Tubing
Sep 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
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Sustainability
Alliance to End Plastic Waste Releases 2020 Progress Report
Alliance to End Plastic Waste Releases 2020 Progress Report
Sep 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Chinese and US flags on wrecking balls
Medical
Strained US-China Relations Are Crippling COVID-19 Response Efforts, Says Medtech CEO
Strained US-China Relations Are Crippling COVID-19 Response Efforts, Says Medtech CEO
Aug 19, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Legislation & Regulations
ACC Petitions California Supreme Court to Remove Plasticizer from Prop 65 List
ACC Petitions California Supreme Court to Remove Plasticizer from Prop 65 List
Aug 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
industrial worker wearing face mask
Medical
Pandemic Puts PPE Sector on 7% Growth Path Through 2026
Pandemic Puts PPE Sector on 7% Growth Path Through 2026
Aug 13, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPankaj Singh
Mcdonald's drive through
Packaging
CNN Report Targets Restaurants Using PFAS-Lined Packaging
CNN Report Targets Restaurants Using PFAS-Lined Packaging
Aug 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
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Legislation & Regulations
EU Plastic Tax Approved by European Council
EU Plastic Tax Approved by European Council
Jul 27, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Roundup weed killer
Medical
Bayer Battles Junk Science — Why It Matters to the Plastics Industry
Bayer Battles Junk Science — Why It Matters to the Plastics Industry
Jul 14, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
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Medical
Congress Gets an Earful on Supposed Health Threats of Plastics During a Pandemic
Congress Gets an Earful on Supposed Health Threats of Plastics During a Pandemic
Jul 9, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Recycling Partnership Launches Polypropylene Recycling Coalition
Packaging
Recycling Partnership Launches Polypropylene Recycling Coalition
Recycling Partnership Launches Polypropylene Recycling Coalition
Jul 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Industry Association CEO Testifies in Congress on Plastic's Life-Saving Role During Pandemic
Medical
Industry Association CEO Testifies in Congress on Plastic's Life-Saving Role During Pandemic
Industry Association CEO Testifies in Congress on Plastic's Life-Saving Role During Pandemic
Jul 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
US Agency Puts Resources into Reshoring Medical Manufacturing
Medical
US Agency Puts Resources into Reshoring Medical Manufacturing
US Agency Puts Resources into Reshoring Medical Manufacturing
Jun 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Injection Molding
Mold Makers, Molders Brace for 25% Drop in Revenue in 2020
Mold Makers, Molders Brace for 25% Drop in Revenue in 2020
Jun 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Recycling Bill Garners Industry Support
Legislation & Regulations
Recycling Bill Garners Industry Support
Recycling Bill Garners Industry Support
Jun 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Polymax TPE Amps Up Production of Medical Materials
Medical
Polymax TPE Amps Up Production of Medical Materials
Polymax TPE Amps Up Production of Medical Materials
May 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Trump and Liu He
Business
Plastics association calls U.S.-China trade deal ‘step in right direction’
Plastics association calls U.S.-China trade deal ‘step in right direction’
Jan 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Koplas 2015: Steam-powered tool temperature regulation unit enhances surface finish
Legislation & Regulations
Koplas 2015: Steam-powered tool temperature regulation unit enhances surface finish
Koplas 2015: Steam-powered tool temperature regulation unit enhances surface finish
Mar 20, 2015
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1 Min Read
Chromium-free plating plastic solutions tackle impending legislation
Legislation & Regulations
Chromium-free plating plastic solutions tackle impending legislation
Chromium-free plating plastic solutions tackle impending legislation
Dec 10, 2014
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1 Min Read
Government regulations stifle manufacturing, MAPI reports logo in a gray background | Government regulations stifle manufacturing, MAPI reports
Legislation & Regulations
Government regulations stifle manufacturing, MAPI reports
Government regulations stifle manufacturing, MAPI reports
Jan 21, 2014
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations logo in a gray background | Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations
Legislation & Regulations
Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations
Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations
Oct 19, 2013
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1 Min Read
K 2013: Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations logo in a gray background | K 2013: Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations
Legislation & Regulations
K 2013: Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations
K 2013: Single-layer polyacetal tank meets latest fuel permeation regulations
Oct 16, 2013
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1 Min Read
Chinaplas 2013: Regulations force PU foam flame retardant rethink logo in a gray background | Chinaplas 2013: Regulations force PU foam flame retardant rethink
Legislation & Regulations
Chinaplas 2013: Regulations force PU foam flame retardant rethink
Chinaplas 2013: Regulations force PU foam flame retardant rethink
Jun 3, 2013
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1 Min Read
The economic effect of plastic bag bans
Business
The economic effect of plastic bag bans
The economic effect of plastic bag bans
Feb 6, 2013
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1 Min Read
byHeather Caliendo
Frost & Sullivan: Weight savings, legislation key to EV market penetration logo in a gray background | Frost & Sullivan: Weight savings, legislation key to EV market penetration
Legislation & Regulations
Frost & Sullivan: Weight savings, legislation key to EV market penetration
Frost & Sullivan: Weight savings, legislation key to EV market penetration
Jan 10, 2013
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1 Min Read
Tire pressure sensor regulations spell boon for engineering plastics logo in a gray background | Tire pressure sensor regulations spell boon for engineering plastics
Legislation & Regulations
Tire pressure sensor regulations spell boon for engineering plastics
Tire pressure sensor regulations spell boon for engineering plastics
Oct 16, 2012
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Change in regulation would require treatment of wooden pallets logo in a gray background | Change in regulation would require treatment of wooden pallets
Legislation & Regulations
Change in regulation would require treatment of wooden pallets
Change in regulation would require treatment of wooden pallets
Mar 17, 2011
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Slim blowmolded pack innovates way through postal regulations logo in a gray background | Slim blowmolded pack innovates way through postal regulations
Legislation & Regulations
Slim blowmolded pack innovates way through postal regulations
Slim blowmolded pack innovates way through postal regulations
Aug 25, 2010
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1 Min Read
byMatt Defosse
Purging compounds comply with FDA regulations logo in a gray background | Purging compounds comply with FDA regulations
Legislation & Regulations
Purging compounds comply with FDA regulations
Purging compounds comply with FDA regulations
Aug 5, 2010
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1 Min Read
byMPW Staff

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