Author Archives: Editorial Staff

Our top stories from June 2023

Published: July 11, 2023
Updated: July 13, 2023
by Editorial Staff

A story about food-contact RPET applications in the EU caught readers’ interest last month. | Jared Paben/Plastics Recycling Update

A mix of stories about food-grade PCR approvals, reclaimer upgrades and bale pricing drew the clicks last month. Continue Reading

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News from The Foodservice Packaging Institute, The Recycling Partnership and more

Published: July 11, 2023
Updated: July 11, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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News from The Circulate Initiative, TOMRA and more

Published: June 27, 2023
Updated: June 27, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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News from ADG Solutions, New York and more

Published: June 13, 2023
Updated: June 13, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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News from California Assembly, Oceanworks and more

Published: June 6, 2023
Updated: June 6, 2023
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Our top stories from May 2023

Published: June 6, 2023
Updated: June 6, 2023
by Editorial Staff

Plastic flake with baled plastic in background.

In May, our readers were drawn to stories about plastics research and grants. | RecycleMan/Shutterstock

A mix of stories touching on chemical recycling, market pricing, activists’ claims and more drew clicks last month. Continue Reading

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News from Association of Plastic Recyclers, Circular Action Alliance and more

Published: May 31, 2023
Updated: May 31, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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News from Beverage Marketing Corporation, Circulate Capital and more

Published: May 23, 2023
Updated: May 23, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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News from Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council, LyondellBasel and more

Published: May 16, 2023
Updated: May 16, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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News from Platts, PSC Group and more

Published: May 9, 2023
Updated: May 9, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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The latest plastics recycling news

Novolex reports lower global PCR usage
Packaging producer Novolex reported slightly lower post-consumer recycled content usage in its plastic and paper products for 2023, according to the company’s latest sustainability report.
National lab builds polymer database for recycling studies
A team led by U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory researchers is working to provide a baseline for plastic recycling studies with a new database of polymer data.
Amazon: Business growth at root of plastic use increase
In its 2023 sustainability report, global retail powerhouse Amazon highlighted its efforts to reduce packaging materials and to make its packaging suitable for curbside collection but provided few details on PCR usage.
Dispelling ‘silver bullet’ thinking in film recycling
Increasing film recycling takes coordinated efforts by both brand owners and reclaimers – and it takes a true understanding that one sector can’t solve the issue alone, speakers said at the 2024 Plastics Recycling Conference in March.
Plastic industry weathers Beryl’s effects
As the first major hurricane of the season hit Texas last week, MRFs and processors braced for disrupted services, flooding and power outages, which are familiar obstacles for Gulf Coast operators each June through November.
July brings mix of curbside plastic price trends
Bales of PET and natural HDPE containers are fetching higher prices, while color HDPE continues to slip downwards in value this month.
Revolution expands film lineup with Norflex buy
Revolution Sustainable Solutions acquired Norflex, a Wisconsin-based producer of agricultural and industrial films, the companies announced July 9.