Sustainability

Chemical Recycling: Can University Labs Succeed Where Privately Held Startups Continue to Struggle?

Jul 06, 2021

Many good technologies come out of university labs, but it’s questionable that research into chemical recycling, which has been ongoing in the private sector for up to three decades, will bear fruit.

Top 5 Plastic Packaging All-Stars of 2021

Jul 06, 2021

These five plastic packaging features were a hit with industry professionals through the first six months of 2021.

Agilyx Clocks 16,000 Commercial Operating Hours at Oregon Chemical Recycling Plant

Jul 05, 2021

During that time, Agilyx has converted more than 4,400 tons of mixed-waste plastic and polystyrene waste.

Louisiana 14th State to Pass Legislation Supporting Advanced Recycling

Jul 02, 2021

The law will bolster local demand for recycling programs, reduce plastic waste in Louisiana’s waterways, and create new jobs, said the American Chemistry Council.

Danimer Scientific Receives US Patent for Biodegradable Marking Wax

Jul 01, 2021

The material can be used to make plant-based, compostable crayons. Conventional crayons made with petrochemical-based paraffin wax can take decades to decompose.

Live from Anaheim, It's Medical Design & Manufacturing West

Jul 01, 2021

The nation’s premier medical manufacturing event, co-located with Plastec West and WestPack and the new Design. Engineer. Build. conference, is scheduled for Aug. 10 to 12.

Carbon-Negative Snack's Packaging Is Home Compostable

Jun 29, 2021

Impact Snacks’ superfood bar wrappers are certified home compostable in 30 days using a bioplastic film that's edible.

PureCycle Showcases Scalability at Investor Day Expo

Jun 29, 2021

During the event, the advanced recycling company announced a plan to build 50 “born digital” facilities applying Plantweb technology developed by Emerson Process Management.

Audi Gives Automotive Plastics New Lease on Life

Jun 28, 2021

A pilot project in partnership with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows that chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste is both technically feasible and environmentally and financially promising.

Plastic Packaging Circularity in the US: Problems and Solutions

Jun 28, 2021

Daunting challenges remain on the road to plastic packaging circularity in the US, but problems like infrastructure can be overcome through collaboration and consumer buy-in.

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