A project begins recycling post-consumer black packaging into new food packaging, and an advanced filter helps a U.S. reclaimer clean its PP melt.
A project begins recycling post-consumer black packaging into new food packaging, and an advanced filter helps a U.S. reclaimer clean its PP melt.
Readers last month were drawn to stories about Southeast Asia’s import restrictions, PP and flexible packaging recovery efforts, and a recap of a major industry meeting.
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.