Dow and Chinese dairy company Mengniu announced their commercialization of a shrink film made using Dow’s post-consumer resins in Mengniu’s packaging.
The Global Recycling Standards Organization’s Board of Directors approved a new membership program for RIOS, the Recycling Industry Operating Standard.
The New York Senate passed a carpet stewardship bill; it now goes to the state Assembly for consideration.
Equipment supplier Pellenc ST launched a “Design for Recycling unit” that will focus on helping packaging producers meet their recycling goals.
Film supplier Polysack and packaging manufacturer Flessofab launched a line of mono-material pouch packaging they describe as fully recyclable.