The SPI Resin Identification Code (RIC), now the property of ASTM, an international standards organization, was created in 1988 to help recycling stakeholders know which plastic was being used for containers. Required on certain containers in 39 states in the U.S., the RIC names six resins without defining them and provides a seventh number for all others.
This story originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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This story originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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Following the price hikes in March and April, the market in China for recovered plastic material has declined since the second half of May both in pricing and demand.
This story originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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In mid-July, a landmark pilot effort sorted out plastic bottles and other recyclables from waste generated by attendees of a string of classic rock concerts held at Boston’s beloved Fenway Park.
This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.
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