Mechanical Recycling

Parallel Paths to Reducing Plastic Waste in the Environment

Mar 12, 2021

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste welcomes new member companies and calls for project proposals that capture economic value from plastic waste.

PET Recycler CarbonLite Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Mar 11, 2021

COVID-related production slowdowns and the depressed price of new plastic led to the decision.

The Dream of Plastics that Simply Disappear Has Become a Nightmare

Mar 11, 2021

For nearly two decades, biodegradable plastic held promise as a material that would magically disappear in the environment. Now, it’s being banned in Australia.

Coffee Capsule Packaging Options Encapsulated

Mar 10, 2021

Different materials and recycling schemes help consumers seeking sustainably greener options for coffee capsules.

9 Upfront Decisions That Affect Plastic Bottle Recyclability

Mar 08, 2021

Want to increase your bottle’s recyclability as much as possible? Review these best practices that will maximize the sustainability of the packaging.

Recycling Plastic Car Bumpers Could Prevent Millions of Pounds of Waste

Mar 02, 2021

Ultra-Poly creates near-virgin quality material for numerous end products recycling plastic auto bumpers.

The Unintended Consequences of the Polluter Pays Principle

Feb 26, 2021

A proposed bill in New York that would require packaging producers to pay for recycling raises a host of practical questions.

Indevco Plastics Launches Heavy-Duty Films, Bags with Half Recycled Content

Feb 26, 2021

The flexible plastics supplier uses up to 50% post-industrial or post-consumer recycled resins in its heavy-duty form-fill-seal and polyethylene films.

Pernod Ricard Determined to Deliver on Sustainability Commitments

Feb 23, 2021

The company has pledged to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, reusable, compostable, or bio-based by 2025.

Look What the Tide Brought In: Couture Made from Ocean Plastic

Feb 19, 2021

Dutch couturier Iris van Herpen partnered with Parley for the Oceans to design a stunning dress made from upcycled marine debris.

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