Braskem, the largest producer of polyolefins in the Americas, opened its Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts, where it will work on developing renewable chemicals and materials. Braskem also released a line of PP made from used cooking oil, emphasizing that the resin retains the same properties as traditional virgin PP and can therefore be integrated into
the recycling stream.
Menasha Corporation, parent company of reusable pallet manufacturer Orbis, released its 2023 sustainability report, noting it had used more than 335,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastics during the year.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will accept manufacturer registration for the state’s recycled content law through Dec. 31.
Recycled PP producer PureCycle announced a financing transaction and provided an update on production at its Ironton facility in Ohio.
Plastics compounder Teknor Apex announced a new line of Monprene thermoplastic elastomers containing 60% PCR.
