The list below shows our top stories published in October in terms of unique page views.
1 | Malaysia ramps up scrap plastic restrictions
Malaysia announced in early October that scrap plastic shipments would soon be subject to new restrictions, as the country works to get a handle on skyrocketing imports.
2 | Details on a China-backed plastics plant
A planned South Carolina processing facility will shred, wash and pelletize a variety of scrap plastics with an emphasis on post-industrial material, a company leader has confirmed to Plastics Recycling Update.
3 | Lawmakers pass ‘Save Our Seas Act’
Congress has passed a bill reauthorizing a marine debris program. The legislation also asks President Trump to work with other countries on international waste management solutions.
4 | A glimpse at the technology inside rPlanet Earth
A huge PET recycling plant has begun operations in the Los Angeles area, and details have been released about equipment working in the vertically integrated facility.
5 | PepsiCo signs deal to buy RPET from startup
A depolymerization technology firm has landed an RPET sales deal with one of the world’s largest food and drink companies.
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