As many in the industry take a breather around Independence Day this week, we thought the time was right to look at the developments that have most caught the attention of readers thus far this year.
As many in the industry take a breather around Independence Day this week, we thought the time was right to look at the developments that have most caught the attention of readers thus far this year.
A huge brand owner gets involved with a project using microwaves to break down PET scrap, and an OEM begins using recycled PC/ABS and carbon fiber in electronics.
Improving solid waste collection and management is the top short-term solution for reducing the amount of discarded plastic entering waterways across the globe, according to a United Nations report.
Readers were drawn to a mix of stories last month, including news on China and Vietnam, recycling startups signing deals and a gasification study.
A portable twin-screw extruder will help U.S. troops recycle in far-flung places, and European brand owners work to incorporate recycled-content into a demanding packaging application.
China’s import restrictions – and the numerous ripple effects in the U.S. – continued to dominate readers’ clicks last month.
Sunday marks the 48th iteration of Earth Day, an annual celebration that tends to spawn many recycling-related events and announcements. This year, plastics are the focus of the conversation.
Readers last month were particularly interested in a prime plastic producer’s move into the recycling realm, as well as development of a $20 million plastics processing facility in the Northeast.
A project aims to recycle vinyl-coated polyester woven fabrics used on billboards, and compounding technology proves key to achieving the desired shelf appeal for a bottle made from marine plastics.
Last month, readers were drawn to stories about China’s market impacts, efforts to re-open a plastics recycling facility, insights into TerraCycle and ideas for fixing recycling economics.