Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre and others launched research to develop 100% recyclable flexible skinpack packaging using RPET. 

The Asia Reuse Consortium released a report titled “Unpacking Reuse in Asia,” which highlights pioneering efforts across the region and offers scalable solutions to the global plastic waste crisis. 

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery opened a second 15-day written comment period for proposed revisions to SB 54 on Dec. 2. 

The Global EPS Sustainability Alliance trade association released a report saying that 72 countries recycled expanded polystyrene in 2023, with many achieving rates above 30%.