Author Archives: John Schumacher

Thinking beyond the premium

Published: August 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by John Schumacher

This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Critical Mass: How EPS processing is evolving

Published: August 10, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Catherine Goodall and Marissa Segundo

This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Feature, May 2016 | Leave a reply

EPR is the answer

Published: August 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Matt Prindiville and Jamie Rhodes

This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged brand owners, EPR/stewardship, Europe, May 2016 |

First steps for secondary processors

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Mike Verespej

This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016 |

A fresh film philosophy

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Nina Bellucci Butler

This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016, challenging materials, film, plastic bags |

Expanding the scope

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Steve Russell and Mike Gruber

This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Opinion, Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016 |

A quick stop for collection

Published: December 8, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Blair L. Pollock

This story originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged collection, Nov. 2016 |

Bag ban basics

Published: December 8, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Lisa Skumatz and Dana D'Souza

This story originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged bag bans, challenging materials, legislation, Nov. 2016, plastic bags |

Going beyond collection

Published: December 10, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Resa Dimino

This story originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition, Top stories | Tagged collection, Nov. 2016, PET, thermoforms |

The rise of EPS ordinances

Published: December 8, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Travis P. Wagner

This story originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Nov. 2016 |

The latest plastics recycling news

Durable goods companies offer construction outlooks
In recent earnings calls, executives at Advanced Drainage Systems, Azek Building Products and Mohawk Industries voiced consistent themes for the construction and housing sector, including uncertainty surrounding federal policy and funding, persistently elevated costs, weather impacts and a shift toward localizing supply chains.
Oregon simplifies EPR exemption process
The Product Stewardship Institute and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality explained the different exemptions available to producers under the state’s incoming extended producer responsibility for packaging law in a recent webinar.
RPET imports raise industry concerns
Domestic RPET market participants have struggled to compete with inexpensive imported material for nearly two years. But the lack of a specific Harmonized Tariff System code obscures the scale of the issue even as PET’s share of scrap imports surpassed 50%.
Small-format recycling within reach, Closed Loop finds
Existing technologies and targeted investments could allow U.S. MRFs and glass recycling facilities to capture tens of thousands of tons of valuable small-format plastic items, according to a Closed Loop Partners report released Feb. 19.
Demand, virgin pricing drive runup in PP bale values
Prices for post-consumer PP bales have been climbing steadily after stagnating around 5-6 cents per pound for the better part of 18 months, with market players citing several factors for the runup.
Australian grocers offered more time on film stockpile
Grocery chains in Australia may get even more time to deal with a huge film and flexible plastic buildup.
Plastics processor launches recycled PS, ABS resins
Midwest-based Plastic Recycling, Inc. is looking to provide compounds for OEMs and automotive manufacturers that fit a wide range of specifications and just happen to be made from e-scrap.