The joint venture between Republic Services and distributor Ravago is expected to open in the second half of 2025 and will specialize in recycled PE and PP. | Zombiemaster/Shutterstock
Officials broke ground on the second Blue Polymers recycling facility, in Buckeye, Arizona, on Sept. 25. Continue Reading
The beverage behemoth is among the latest major brands to report lackluster data on recycled content in its packaging. | Dilok Klaisataporn/Shutterstock
Global beverage giant Coca-Cola is running behind in its 2030 targets for recycled content and collection, according to the company’s most recent environmental update. Continue Reading
The hauler will start accepting thermoformed packaging for produce and other items in parts of Ohio on Nov. 1, and bale buyers will include Eastman. | Darren Doucette/Shutterstock
Ohio’s Rumpke Waste & Recycling will begin accepting PET clamshell containers in parts of the state this fall. Continue Reading
Average prices for blended residential commodities rose by 5% to 6% during the quarter, according to data collected from 15 MRFs in the Northeast. | Warut Chinsai/Shutterstock
Average commodity prices for April-June 2024 were higher by about 40% on the year, marking their highest level since the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest MRF Values Survey Report from the Northeast Recycling Council. Continue Reading
Professors and students developed a process to turn both PE and PP into propylene monomer. | Afanasiev-Andrii/Shutterstock
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a chemical process to vaporize PE and PP into the feedstock monomer propylene.
The maker of composite decking and other architectural elements used less recycled material but expanded its recycled PVC collection program. | Courtesy of Azek
Chicago-based composite decking company Azek used about 16% less recycled material in fiscal 2023 than in the previous year, according to its latest sustainability report.
The National Recycling Coalition is seeking feedback on its draft policy, which discourages the labels of “advanced” or “chemical” for non-mechanical recycling. | Roman Zaiets/Shutterstock
The Policy Committee of the National Recycling Coalition has published a draft policy called “Chemical Recycling Is Not Recycling” and is seeking review and comment. Continue Reading
The two identical state bills are on the desk of the governor, who just last week announced investment in 250 recycling sites across the state. | Susanne Pommer/Shutterstock
Despite advocacy from plastic film companies, California lawmakers passed two bills that ban reusable plastic bags in the state, drawing scathing reactions from the industry. Continue Reading
Unifi sources recycled polyester through its Textile Takeback program, which recently began supplying feedstock for new products. | Photo courtesy Unifi
By and large, U.S. recycled PET end markets have shifted focus from textiles to food packaging in recent years. But North Carolina-based Unifi is working on building end uses for recycled plastics in fashion and other fabric applications, the CEO said in a recent interview. Continue Reading
The Coalition has distributed more than $5 million in grants since its inception in mid-2022. | DeawSS/Shutterstock
The PET Recycling Coalition has released its first annual report, detailing progress in increasing collection and recycling of one of the most common plastics in packaging. Continue Reading