Although the Hefty ReNew program is ending, an Omaha recycler will continue accepting the bags as feedstock for plastic lumber.

California market payments progress State-level PCR mandates too new to evaluate India may provide look at future  The past few years haven't been easy for any recycled plastic, but PET has experienced the most visible struggles, with multiple US processing capacity closures in the past 18 months. For years increasing collection and developing processing infrastructure were the primary focus, ahead...

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War-related peaks for post-consumer bale pricing have largely eased, despite continued volatility in crude oil.

The Thailand-based PET producer saw "exceptionally strong" results amid war-related supply chain constraints that were particularly pronounced in the region.

The company said momentum is accelerating amid regulatory developments and the promise of a consistent, streamlined supply chain.

The September session in Indianapolis will include behind-the-scenes tours of Republic Services and Blue Polymers facilities, plus the former Nova film recycling plant.

A new compound from the Saudi materials science giant uses post-consumer polycarbonate from wastewater bottles and compact discs, and PCR carbon fiber originating from discarded golf club shafts, wind turbine blades and fishing rods.

New survey data from packager ALPLA shows that "sustainability claims are everywhere, but they’re speaking a language shoppers haven’t learned."

As the second-biggest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America, Arca Continental is taking the long view during challenging conditions.