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.
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 a nation, we’re doing a pretty good job collecting plastic bags and wraps for recycling. But we need to do a much better job creating demand for this recycled plastic film.
Tariffs have taken effect on machinery, components and billions of dollars of additional products imported into the U.S. from China.
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 European plastics recycling group has released an online tool to help packaging designers ensure their products are recyclable.
The Closed Loop Fund will provide millions of dollars to help scale up a PP recycling technology in Ohio.
A Canadian company that recycle EPS via a dissolution process has raised millions of dollars to help it scale up.
Quebec startup Loop Industries has unveiled a more efficient technology for depolymerizing scrap PET.
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.
A packaging converter has released a stand-up pouch that can be recycled via retail PE film collection.