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Vecoplan calls for greater acceptance of recycled plastics
Advanced Recycling
Vecoplan calls for greater acceptance of recycled plasticsVecoplan calls for greater acceptance of recycled plastics

Modern processing techniques enable high-quality plastics recycling, a step forward in gaining consumer acceptance.

byClare Goldsberry
Jan 31, 2018
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Hefty strides made in recovering plastic packaging as an energy source
Packaging
Hefty strides made in recovering plastic packaging as an energy sourceHefty strides made in recovering plastic packaging as an energy source
byRick Lingle
Jan 30, 2018
1 Min Read
If you like your plastic drinking straw, you can keep your plastic drinking straw, promises California legislator
Sustainability
If you like your plastic drinking straw, you can keep your plastic drinking straw, promises California legislatorIf you like your plastic drinking straw, you can keep your plastic drinking straw, promises California legislator
byNorbert Sparrow
Jan 29, 2018
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All of Amcor’s packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025
Packaging
All of Amcor’s packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025All of Amcor’s packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025
byRick Lingle
Jan 25, 2018
1 Min Read
plastic bottles for detergent
Packaging
Scientific Tests Prove HDPE Can Be Recycled at Least 10 TimesScientific Tests Prove HDPE Can Be Recycled at Least 10 Times
byClare Goldsberry
Jan 24, 2018
1 Min Read
Anellotech's economical bioplastics get an investment boost
Packaging
Anellotech's economical bioplastics get an investment boostAnellotech's economical bioplastics get an investment boost
byRick Lingle
Jan 24, 2018
1 Min Read
Understanding California's rigid plastic container law
Packaging
Understanding California's rigid plastic container law
Understanding California's rigid plastic container law
Jan 18, 2018
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1 Min Read
byRick Lingle
Texas Supreme Court could end single-use bag bans in state
Packaging
Texas Supreme Court could end single-use bag bans in state
Texas Supreme Court could end single-use bag bans in state
Jan 16, 2018
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Bio-fiber-reinforced composites can be attacked by mold
Materials
Bio-fiber-reinforced composites can be attacked by mold
Bio-fiber-reinforced composites can be attacked by mold
Jan 12, 2018
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
UK government declares war on plastics
Packaging
UK government declares war on plastics
UK government declares war on plastics
Jan 11, 2018
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byNorbert Sparrow
EPS food container controversy—a tale (almost) as old as time
Packaging
EPS food container controversy—a tale (almost) as old as time
EPS food container controversy—a tale (almost) as old as time
Jan 4, 2018
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Plastic film recycling making significant progress
Packaging
Plastic film recycling making significant progress
Plastic film recycling making significant progress
Jan 3, 2018
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1 Min Read
byRick Lingle
'Scrap Specifications Circular' adds new specs for rigid PVC, amends MRF guidelines
Advanced Recycling
'Scrap Specifications Circular' adds new specs for rigid PVC, amends MRF guidelines
'Scrap Specifications Circular' adds new specs for rigid PVC, amends MRF guidelines
Jan 2, 2018
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
As You Sow calls out McDonald’s on continued use of polystyrene
Packaging
As You Sow calls out McDonald’s on continued use of polystyrene
As You Sow calls out McDonald’s on continued use of polystyrene
Jan 2, 2018
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
PET collection and recycling rates increased significantly in Europe in 2016
Packaging
PET collection and recycling rates increased significantly in Europe in 2016
PET collection and recycling rates increased significantly in Europe in 2016
Jan 2, 2018
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Rallying kids around plastic bottle recycling
Packaging
Rallying kids around plastic bottle recycling
Rallying kids around plastic bottle recycling
Dec 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Global green packaging market to surpass $238 billion by 2025
Packaging
Global green packaging market to surpass $238 billion by 2025
Global green packaging market to surpass $238 billion by 2025
Dec 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Will plastics cede to paper in the sustainable packaging market?
Packaging
Will plastics cede to paper in the sustainable packaging market?
Will plastics cede to paper in the sustainable packaging market?
Dec 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Green Dot Bioplastics eyes packaging opportunities
Packaging
Green Dot Bioplastics eyes packaging opportunities
Green Dot Bioplastics eyes packaging opportunities
Dec 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRick Lingle
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries accepting nominations for 2018 Design for Recycling award
Advanced Recycling
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries accepting nominations for 2018 Design for Recycling award
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries accepting nominations for 2018 Design for Recycling award
Dec 17, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Top 10 plastics packaging developments of 2017
Packaging
Top 10 plastics packaging developments of 2017
Top 10 plastics packaging developments of 2017
Dec 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRick Lingle
Did plastics create our throwaway society?
Packaging
Did plastics create our throwaway society?
Did plastics create our throwaway society?
Dec 13, 2017
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byClare Goldsberry
Conference unveils new plastics technologies and applications for PET, rPET, PEF and more
Packaging
Conference unveils new plastics technologies and applications for PET, rPET, PEF and more
Conference unveils new plastics technologies and applications for PET, rPET, PEF and more
Dec 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
byRon Puvak
New adsorbent material could slash energy usage and carbon footprint associated with ethylene production
Materials
New adsorbent material could slash energy usage and carbon footprint associated with ethylene production
New adsorbent material could slash energy usage and carbon footprint associated with ethylene production
Dec 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
The war on glitter
Sustainability
The war on glitter
The war on glitter
Dec 4, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Recycling campaign helps divert more films and bags from landfill
Packaging
Recycling campaign helps divert more films and bags from landfill
Recycling campaign helps divert more films and bags from landfill
Dec 4, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Chinaplas 2018 relocates to mega-venue in Shanghai
Business
Chinaplas 2018 relocates to mega-venue in Shanghai
Chinaplas 2018 relocates to mega-venue in Shanghai
Dec 4, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Researchers probe consumer perceptions of biobased food packaging
Packaging
Researchers probe consumer perceptions of biobased food packaging
Researchers probe consumer perceptions of biobased food packaging
Dec 1, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20%
Packaging
Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20%
Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20%
Nov 29, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Pouch fitments and spouts made from 100% recycled materials
Packaging
Pouch fitments and spouts made from 100% recycled materials
Pouch fitments and spouts made from 100% recycled materials
Nov 22, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Owners reshore manufacture of eco-friendly Sprig Toys
Injection Molding
Owners reshore manufacture of eco-friendly Sprig Toys
Owners reshore manufacture of eco-friendly Sprig Toys
Nov 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
UK government considers single-use plastics tax
Packaging
UK government considers single-use plastics tax
UK government considers single-use plastics tax
Nov 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Lorax Compliance speaks for the companies wrestling with environmental regulations
Packaging
Lorax Compliance speaks for the companies wrestling with environmental regulations
Lorax Compliance speaks for the companies wrestling with environmental regulations
Nov 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Challenges and opportunities in release-liner market for pressure-sensitive labels addressed in annual update
Packaging
Challenges and opportunities in release-liner market for pressure-sensitive labels addressed in annual update
Challenges and opportunities in release-liner market for pressure-sensitive labels addressed in annual update
Nov 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Precious Plastic advances recycling by acting locally, thinking globally
Advanced Recycling
Precious Plastic advances recycling by acting locally, thinking globally
Precious Plastic advances recycling by acting locally, thinking globally
Nov 16, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry

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