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
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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

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.