Federal backing of a major plastics reclamation facility drew reader interest in July, as did a new lawsuit against a brand owner, an update from PureCycle, a plastics plan from the Biden administration and a major end user’s recycled content consumption.
The list below shows our top stories published in July in terms of unique page views.
1 | Massive plastics recycling project draws federal backing
A Pennsylvania project from International Recycling Group has gained momentum, with a commitment for a multimillion-dollar loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.
2 | Lawsuit claims plastic bottles are not recycled
A group called the Plastic Pollution Coalition filed a false-advertising lawsuit against Danone Waters of America over its marketing of evian bottled water as “sustainable,” “natural” and “healthy.”
3 | PureCycle reaches PP milestone at Ironton plant
The PureCycle PP processing plant in Ironton, Ohio, has produced more than 1.1 million pounds of resin pellets since restarting May 30, according to the latest company update. CEO Dustin Olson elaborated on the progress in an interview.
4 | Industry reacts to federal plastic pollution strategy
The Biden administration released a federal strategy aimed at reducing plastic pollution, drawing mixed responses from industry players.
5 | ADS plastic purchases reach 50% recycled
Advanced Drainage Systems has reported flat consumption of recycled plastics over the past few years, but in fiscal 2024 the company increased the share of recycled materials to 50% of its total resin purchases, according to its most recent ESG report.
