Volumes of post-industrial PVC recycled in 2024 rose by 10% from 2019 levels, while post-consumer sources fell and missed a key target by 58%, the Vinyl Institute found.

The newest recycling facility has annual capacity of 200,000 tons and will send all mixed paper to Pratt Industries for 100% recycled packaging.

Longer-term actions support domestic RPET markets and can help prevent the loss of public trust in recycling systems, industry experts say.

A collaboration between California wineries and the recycling value chain has provided a closed-loop model the partners aim to see replicated in other industries and other challenging materials.

Separate producer responsibility organizations for specialized packaging such as petroleum products can help ensure success for everyone, according to the head of Interchange 360.

Stakeholders from across the RPET value chain share concrete solutions for the short term to help prevent further loss of recycling capacity.

Charter Next Generation and flexible packaging associations are making the case for regulations that reflect recycling realities, and balance performance with sustainability.

The province's all-packaging collection approach has simplified messaging while providing lessons for the PRO as well as for industry.

The €250 million PP recycling plant in Belgium is scheduled for mechanical completion toward the end of 2028, with ramp-up to full capacity the following year.

The aluminum sheet manufacturer and recycler reported a higher percentage of recycled material in its beverage containers in 2025 for EMEA, but lower for the Americas.