Italy-based textile manufacturer Aquafil developed an ISO-certified methodology to measure the amount of microplastics released by the textile industry. The company described it as the world’s first standardized measurement of the microplastic footprint of a textile product.
Global chemicals major LyondellBasell finalized its acquisition of German chemical recycling company APK, with plans to further develop APK’s LDPE recycling technology.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking information through Nov. 8 from entities interested in certifying out-of-state commingled recycling processing facilities handling Oregon-originated material.