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The uncertain fate of the Food and Drug Administration’s food-contact packaging assessment program drew reader attention last month, as did stories covering a new film recycling plant in Texas, a chemical recycling project losing federal funding, one recycled plastic end user’s take on EPR, and the latest bale pricing.
The list below shows our top stories published in May in terms of unique page views.
1 | Clarity on future of FDA LNO program yet to emerge
Amid sweeping federal staffing cuts, the future of a government program to assess processes to make food packaging from recycled plastics is unclear, sources told Plastics Recycling Update in recent interviews.
2 | WM unveils bigger, better film recycling plant in Texas
The nation’s largest waste services provider, WM, is unveiling its new $150 million plastic film recycling facility in Waller, Texas.
3 | Future uncertain for Texas plant after Eastman DOE grant is revoked
Tennessee-based Eastman has lost its $375 million federal grant, which previously had spurred the company to make a final investment decision on its second U.S. methanolysis plant, located in Texas.
4 | PakTech prepares for benefits, challenges under EPR
Extended producer responsibility programs, labeling requirements and minimum PCR mandates offer both challenges and opportunities, and company leaders at 100% PCR packaging manufacturer PakTech have been steadily working to position the company for the future.
5 | HDPE, PP, PET prices taper off this month
After a long runup, natural and colored HDPE grades saw sharp decreases in value once again in May, joined by drops in PET and PP prices.