Plastics Recycling Update
PureCycle sees long-term upside from Iran war
War-related supply constraints have pushed virgin resin prices much higher while feedstock bales for recycled PP have seen less dramatic...
Lawsuits hover days after SB 54 approval
NRDC and Californians Against Waste are suing CalRecycle over finalized EPR regulations they say unlawfully allow chemical recycling and other...
Origin Materials to shut down, sell PET cap design
CEO John Bissell has stepped down from the company, which previously reported it had enough money to operate only through...
How reuse fits into EPR
Reusable packaging is a growing sector and is supported by several state EPR programs, though implementation varies.
Eastman cites RPET adoption for growth
Market share gains rather than a macro recovery are driving growth in the company's circular platform.
UK injection molder to open Texas plant
The British RGE Group plans to open the plant near San Antonio in September, and its UK facilities incorporate recycled...
CalRecycle approves SB 54 regulations
CalRecycle approved permanent regulations under SB 54, the state's landmark packaging EPR law. The rules took effect immediately upon filing...
New York packaging EPR bill gets nearly 150 amendments
State lawmakers backing New York's Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act introduced nearly 150 amendments, aligning the bill's definitions and...
Plastic Ingenuity to use PureCycle PP for coffee lids
The Wisconsin thermoformer, whose customers include Starbucks, will incorporate PureFive resin in 25% to 100% PCR products.
Five trends shaping PCR packaging to 2031
Growing steadily but falling short of legislative demands, the global market for PCR plastic packaging is at a crossroads.