Plastics Recycling Update
RecyClass hits 500 EU recyclability evals
The most recent evaluations include Avery Dennison's RFID tag for PET bottles, ahead of the first PPWR enforcement in mid-August.
US recycling rates rise despite drop in bottles
Although rates saw slight gains over two years, the data highlight the need for policy solutions to unlock growth in...
Greg Saxon to lead The Recycling Partnership
New CEO will take over for the nonprofit group’s founder next week.
Mars increases use of recycled content
Although the snack food giant increased volumes of recycled content, less than 10% of its plastics consumption is recycled.
Plastics ease as paper, cans steady
Bale pricing for PET, HDPE, PP and film grades dropped marginally, while paper and UBCs remained flat on the month.
From claims to custody: PCR procurement grows up
In this guest column, the founder of Ecolar Global says the growing use of recycled content without standardized documentation presents...
APR adds PCR content verification to cert program
The new producer standard is based on ISO chain-of-custody and traceability requirements, to provide third-party verification of PCR claims.
Unpacking the Starbucks cup data
Upon close examination, data casting doubt on the coffee giant's recycling claims raises more questions than it answers.
California increases PET market payments
While the state extended the incentive program, the status of a separate bill with similar goals is uncertain.
PureCycle resin used in auto bumper prototype
The near-series prototype was produced in partnership with Tier 1 supplier Motherson, ahead of EU regulations mandating new vehicles to...