Expansion plans from a pair of electronics recycling companies underscore the wider industry trend to develop more processing and end use options in the U.S.

Virgin plastics companies recently released PCR offerings, published 2019 sustainability reports and provided updates on chemical recycling technologies. The following are a few recent announcements from global chemical giants: Eastman Chemical has released a copolyester with recycled content produced through a PET depolymerization process. The Tritan Renew copolyester, which is suitable for a range of durable goods, incorporates 50% recycled...

Rock-bottom virgin prices and manufacturing shutdowns tied to the coronavirus have put a significant squeeze on plastics recycling profits of late. Some operators, however, expect conditions to start improving soon. "So far we're doing OK, even though business is down," said Scott Johnson, president of Indianapolis plastics reclaimer Butler-MacDonald. "I'm hopeful that by mid-June we'll be back up and firing."...

To be marketed as "recyclable," which criteria should a product or packaging have to meet? Two major plastics recycling groups have announced the four conditions they believe should be met. The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) issued a joint announcement with the four conditions they say must be met before a plastic item is considered...

A major U.S. industry group has announced ambitious long-term goals related to the recycling of plastic packaging. In a release issued last week, the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Plastics Division laid out the following targets: 100 percent of plastics packaging is reused, recycled or recovered by 2040. 100 percent of plastics packaging is recyclable or recoverable by 2030. 100 percent...

A major U.S. industry group has announced ambitious long-term goals related to the recycling of plastic packaging. In a release issued this morning, the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Plastics Division laid out the following targets: 100 percent of plastics packaging is reused, recycled or recovered by 2040. 100 percent of plastics packaging is recyclable or recoverable by 2030. 100 percent...

With China having recently shaken up export possibilities, industry leaders in the U.S. have amplified their calls for more domestic markets for recyclables. Two upcoming events aim to accelerate that process. On April 3, the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) is holding a "Markets or Bust" workshop outside of Baltimore. The following day, the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is putting on...

This year's Resource Recycling Conference is providing much-needed insight on a range of critical recycling issues. And on the event's first day, the National Recycling Coalition named its new executive director. Resource Recycling Conference 2017, which kicked off yesterday with a series of workshops and other events, has been produced in partnership and alliance with key groups in the industry:...