Mechanical Recycling

Following the lead of Wittmann, injection machine suppliers Engel, KraussMaffei, and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag have erred on the side of caution and withdrawn from the key event due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Plastics Industry Association CEO Tony Radoszewski was a voice in the wilderness when he testified to Congress about the health benefits of single-use plastics during the pandemic — he was drowned out by a gaggle of plastic haters.

Companies across the value chain take action to enhance polypropylene circularity with first request for proposals.

Tony Radoszewski, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association, made his remarks at a briefing titled, “Plastic Production, Pollution and Waste in the Time of COVID-19: The Life-Threatening Impact of Single-Use Plastic on Human Health.”

Too often a life-cycle assessment only looks at end-of-life options, such as recycling and what type of recycling is best, when an evaluation of material selection is also needed.

The HD-BOPE technology reportedly allows converters to make recyclable multi-layer films that perform as well as traditional mixed-material structures.

Now is the time to push ahead with solutions for a sustainable future for plastics.

The world's first premium 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottled water made with certified ocean-bound plastic, vapor-distilled, high-alkaline 9.5pH water ZenWTR, officially launched June 11 at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide in the US 16.9oz, 23...

A new study shows that flexible plastic packaging can contribute to meeting ambitious European recycling targets for plastics, but first some challenges must be overcome.

Compared with rigid plastic bottles, Standcap pouches use less plastic and significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and water usage, according to a new report.