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New Hope Energy Responds to PlasticsToday: The Biggest Problem Is Capacity

Apr 30, 2021

In her blog post earlier this week, Clare Goldsberry wondered why she wasn’t getting any answers from the company regarding its advanced recycling claims. “We’re not trying to hide,” explained New Hope Energy to Goldsberry. The company is keeping...

The Curious Case of Advanced Recycling Company New Hope Energy

Apr 27, 2021

The press releases keep coming, but trying to get the rest of the story leads to blind alleys.

Sabic and Plastic Energy Tap Worley to Build Advanced Recycling Plant in Netherlands

Apr 27, 2021

The facility will leverage Plastic Energy’s recycling technology to produce Tacoil, which Sabic will use as a feedstock to manufacture certified circular polymers.

Net Zero Plastic Applies Carbon-Offset Model to Plastic Waste Reduction

Apr 26, 2021

For every pound of plastic carrying the Net Zero Plastic label, Yankee Scientific Inc. and CO2 Global will collect and incinerate an equal amount of plastic waste in a waste-to-energy plant equipped with a carbon-capture system.

Investment Management Firm Issues Cautionary Report on Danimer Scientific

Apr 26, 2021

Spruce Point Capital Management is urging investors to hold Danimer Scientific accountable for peddling an inconsistent story involving its biodegradable polymer technology that “will likely fail to deliver on its promises.”

Former Coca-Cola and Eastman Chemical Employee Convicted of Stealing BPA-free Polymers Trade Secrets

Apr 26, 2021

The Chinese-born chemist planned to use the stolen IP to set up her own BPA-free coating company in China.

Oerlikon Acquires INglass and HRSflow Hot-Runner Business

Apr 23, 2021

The acquisition represents a significant step in Swiss group’s expansion into the broader polymer processing market.

Ineos Styrolution, Recycling Technologies, and Trinseo Move Forward on Building Polystyrene Recycling Plants

Apr 22, 2021

Prior to establishing commercial-scale plants in France and Belgium, a polystyrene recycling pilot plant will be built in the UK in 2022.

Arburg Signs Freeformer Distribution Deal with Würth Additive Group

Apr 21, 2021

Arburg hopes to extend the reach of its Freeformer technology in the US and Canadian manufacturing sector through the agreement.

AmSty and Agilyx Partner to Build Advanced Recycling Facility

Apr 21, 2021

The two companies will jointly own and operate a proposed 50- to 100-ton per day polystyrene recycling facility.

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