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End users in the decking and insulation markets reported using more recycled content in 2020. | saravutpics / Shutterstock
Composite decking producer Azek leveraged more recycled material in its 2020 fiscal year, and insulation manufacturer Kingspan reported that it’s now taking in RPET.
More products could be added into the recycled plastic mandate in the future. | Lisa von Biela / Shutterstock
Washington state has enacted a law requiring post-consumer recycled plastic be included in beverage containers, trash bags and some household products.
Through the partnership in Erie, app users will be able to schedule on-demand curbside plastics collection. | Real_life_Studio / Shutterstock
International Recycling Group, a company that’s developing a massive plastics sorting facility, inked a deal to offer on-demand curbside recycling of virtually all plastics.
EFS-plastics described how virgin resin pricing and other factors are impacting the recycling sector. | Ann Moore / Shutterstock
The mixed-plastics processing sector is seeing supply challenges from product labeling changes and could be significantly disrupted by chemical recycling initiatives, according to one processor.
Coca-Cola has a goal to use 50% PCR by 2030 in its packaging portfolio. | Dilok Klaisataporn / Shutterstock
A leader at Coca-Cola estimates the beverage giant will approach 20% RPET use by the end of 2021.
Ice Mountain water distribution at Gleaners Mercado Food Hub Pantry in Detroit, Michigan. | Courtesy of BlueTriton Brands
BlueTriton Brands, formerly known as Nestlé Waters, announced that Ice Mountain products will be packaged using more recycled material.
A new tool takes companies through a series of steps to identify ways to use less plastic. | Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock
A digital tool developed by The Recycling Partnership and consulting firm Systemiq turns research into strategy for major brand owners and other companies.
Lawmakers in Maine are considering two bills that each establish extended producer responsibility programs covering packaging of all material types, but with key differences in program management. | Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock
Two state proposals under consideration in the Northeast get at a central question of extended producer responsibility programs for packaging: Should the government or private industry have more control?
The CarbonLite facility in Reading, Pa. is scheduled to be sold at auction this month. | CarbonLite
The largest CarbonLite PET recycling facility will be auctioned as part of the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Virgin resin producer DAK Americas submitted a bid to purchase the Reading, Pa. plant for $96 million.
The PepsiCo recycling program is being offered to schools, universities, stores, restaurants and other away-from-home settings. | SunnyToys / Shutterstock
PepsiCo recently rolled out a collection system providing bins, regular collection and data analysis for bottle recycling at businesses and other non-residential spaces.