Mechanical Recycling

Arkema Introduces Medical-Grade ‘Bio-Circular’ PA 11

Nov 17, 2021

The easy-to-process polymer is sufficiently stiff to replace metal parts in surgical devices and has a much lower climate-change impact than comparable, fossil-based plastics.

Mobile Plastic-Waste Upcycling Platform a Finalist in World Design Awards

Nov 16, 2021

The all-in-one system upcycles plastic waste into architectural tiles suited for interior or exterior decoration, flooring, or insulation.

NAPCOR Report Shows US Demand for rPET Grew, as Collection Dipped, in 2020

Nov 08, 2021

Last year, for the first time, bottles and jars bypassed fiber as the largest end market for recycled PET (rPET).

Plastics Industry Must Present United Front to Counter Misguided Policies

Nov 07, 2021

The closing session of the PLASTICS Packaging Summit reviewed current advocacy efforts and forecast coming battles in 2022, some of which shifted in light of Tuesday’s election results.

Asphalt Additives Use Plastic Waste to Pave Way to the Future

Nov 05, 2021

Five years of lab and real-world testing confirm robust performance of New Village Initiative Advanced Materials Group’s asphalt additives containing recycled plastic.

Aluminum Industry Veteran Makes Compelling Case for Sustainability of Plastics

Nov 03, 2021

“The reason I came to work at Amcor and the reason why I’m in this business is because this [plastic] package is the most sustainable package on Earth,” said Eric Roegner, a 12-year veteran of the aluminum industry.

Austrian Plastic Packaging Giant Invests in Kansas City Region

Oct 28, 2021

The new 23,000-square-meter manufacturing plant is a key element in Alpla Group’s expansion of injection molding capabilities.

Kids Schooled in Plastic Film Recycling for 15 Years

Oct 27, 2021

One of the largest polyethylene film recyclers in North America learns from the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, too.

Printex Transparent Packaging Achieves First 100% rPET Carton

Oct 26, 2021

Eco-PET 100 cartons are identical to virgin PET and made from domestically sourced plastic.

AMERIPEN Report Supports Recycling Market Development

Oct 19, 2021

The report is a useful tool for states and other recycling stakeholders as they develop recycling market development centers.

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