Author Archives: Editorial Staff

Our top stories from January 2024

Published: February 7, 2024
Updated: February 7, 2024
by Editorial Staff

A PET supply agreement was among our top-read stories in January. | Aykut Erdogdu/Shutterstock

Extended producer responsibility, chemical recycling growth, recycling access data, a PET supply agreement and an in-progress bottle-to-bottle plant drew reader attention in January.
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News from Plastic Ingenuity, REPREVE and more

Published: January 30, 2024
Updated: January 30, 2024
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News from Charter Next Generation, Niche Polymers and more

Published: January 23, 2024
Updated: January 23, 2024
by Editorial Staff

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News from Accredo Packaging, Hillenbrand, Coca-Cola and more

Published: January 17, 2024
Updated: January 17, 2024
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News from TOMRA, Komar Industries and more

Published: January 9, 2024
Updated: January 9, 2024
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News from Association of Plastic Recyclers, Aware and more

Published: January 3, 2024
Updated: January 3, 2024
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News from Circulate Capital, Polyfit and more

Published: December 12, 2023
Updated: December 12, 2023
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Our top stories from November 2023

Published: December 5, 2023
Updated: December 5, 2023
by Editorial Staff

A story about EFS-plastics’ recycling investments drew interest from readers in November. | Courtesy of EFS

Reclaimer equipment investments, brand owner PCR usage and the loss of a film drop-off database were among the most-read stories last month.
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News from Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), Republic Services and more

Published: December 5, 2023
Updated: December 5, 2023
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News from ALPLA, Clearwater Paper and more

Published: November 28, 2023
Updated: November 28, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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The latest plastics recycling news

Packaging giant invests to expand PCR capability
Global packaging firm Amcor recently announced it is installing new equipment at a Kentucky facility that allows the company to produce packaging with a wider variety of post-consumer resin percentages, citing demand from the company’s spirits customers.
Circular Action Alliance revises Colorado EPR plan
Circular Action Alliance has submitted an amended program plan for meeting Colorado’s extended producer responsibility regulations for packaging. Public comment will open later this summer.
Candy giant Mars reached 7% PCR use in 2024
Candy and pet food giant Mars used 14,000 metric tons of recycled materials for its products in 2024, according to its recently released sustainability report.
PET Recycling Coalition doubles down on thermoforms
Since forming in 2022, the PET Recycling Coalition has worked to increase PET bottle recycling rates and access to curbside recycling for non-bottle materials, including thermoforms.
EPA withdraws proposed rules aimed at chemical recycling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn rules first proposed by the Biden administration that addressed chemical recycling and had attracted significant industry opposition.
Top stories from June 2025
The list below shows our top stories published in June in terms of unique page views.
Editor’s farewell: So long, but not goodbye
My last day with Resource Recycling was June 27, but it’s a bit of a “not goodbye, but see you later” situation, as I shift into freelancing.