Author Archives: Editorial Staff

Our top stories from July 2021

Published: August 11, 2021
Updated: August 11, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Last month readers were drawn to news about the ACC’s call to Congress for a recycled-content mandate in packaging. | Natallia Boroda / Shutterstock

Readers were drawn to a story about the plastics industry’s push for federal legislation, in addition to articles about the plastic waste crisis, recyclable labels and more.

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News from DAK Americas, PureCycle and more

Published: August 10, 2021
Updated: August 10, 2021
by Editorial Staff

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News from the Canada Plastics Pact, Unifi and more

Published: July 27, 2021
Updated: July 27, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

News from Eastman, EcoBlue and more

Published: July 21, 2021
Updated: July 21, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

News from Heinz, Kroger and more

Published: July 13, 2021
Updated: July 13, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

Our top stories from June 2021

Published: July 8, 2021
Updated: July 8, 2021
by Editorial Staff

News that the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) stated its support for beverage bottle deposit laws drew clicks last month. | Ultrasto / Shutterstock

A state policy development, an industry group’s evolving positions and a substantial facility investment caught reader attention in June.

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News from Circulate Capital, Tomra Recycling and more

Published: July 7, 2021
Updated: July 7, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

News from Indorama, Trex and more

Published: June 29, 2021
Updated: June 30, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

News from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Green Impact Plastics and more

Published: June 23, 2021
Updated: June 23, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

News from Dow, Pellenc ST and more

Published: June 15, 2021
Updated: June 16, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

The latest plastics recycling news

Ellen MacArthur report: Less plastic used last year
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2023 report indicated a year-over-year decrease in both virgin and overall plastic use from signatory companies. That came from companies incorporating more post-consumer resin, combined with lower overall consumer demand due to economic challenges.
Plastic exports see stability through third quarter
For the first nine months of 2024, recovered plastic exports remained steady year over year, marking a change from multiple years of annual declines in export volume.
Haulers grow bearish on commodity prices
Although third-quarter commodity prices contributed to record quarterly revenues and margins for North America’s largest garbage and recycling companies, their outlook has changed moving into the final stretch of the year.
Haulers report record Q3 earnings
North America’s five largest publicly traded garbage and recycling companies recently reported quarterly financial results, reaching record revenues and margins.
PCR mandate, virgin cap among most effective actions
Using insights from an AI-generated tool, a team of University of California researchers estimated that implementing four policies globally could reduce mismanaged plastic by 91%.
Amcor to acquire Berry Global in $8.4bn all-stock deal
Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire Indiana-based Berry Global in a $8.4 billion all-stock deal that’s expected to close in mid-2025, the companies announced Nov. 19, marking a continuing trend of consolidation in the packaging industry.
Plastics industry mulls election results
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, the plastics and chemicals industries are processing what may lie ahead in an environment that is likely to have drastic reductions in regulation and an emphasis on fossil fuels.