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Netafim USA launches dripline recycling certification

Published: November 14, 2023
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Netafim USA aims to provide farmers with a destination for their end-of-life tubing materials. | Diyana Dimitrova/Shutterstock

Netafim USA is encouraging farmers to improve the circularity of plastic agricultural dripline materials by offering a recycling certification program.  Continue Reading

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Exec: Eastman prepared for recycling unit start-up

Published: November 14, 2023
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The methanolysis unit at Eastman’s Kingsport, Tenn. campus. | Courtesy of Eastman Chemical

Eastman Chemical says about 25,000 metric tons of scrap polyester have been preprocessed and are ready for recycling in the company’s new chemical recycling unit, which is slated to come on-line in coming weeks.  Continue Reading

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OECD: Global plastics progress requires cooperation

Published: November 14, 2023
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Analysts at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development estimate that with full global cooperation, plastics use in products could be reduced by 30% compared to 2020 levels. | DeawSS/Shutterstock

Countries must work together to enact policies that reduce virgin plastic demand, support design for recyclability, bolster recycling systems and improve collection.
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UN works on second draft of plastics agreement

Published: November 14, 2023
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Delegates face the difficult challenge of balancing the often conflicting interests of the negotiating countries. | Photo by IISD/ENB | Anastasia Rodopoulou

The third meeting of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee officially kicked off Monday, inching the world closer to an internationally binding resolution on plastic pollution.  Continue Reading

Our top stories from October 2023

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LyondellBasell’s MoReTec equipment. | Courtesy of LyondellBasell

Stories quoting leaders at LyondellBasell, Granite Peak Plastics, Plastic Recycling Inc. and others drew ample clicks last month. Continue Reading

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Plastics plant with 60 NIR sensors opens in Sweden

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PET bottles for recycling.

The plant’s advanced suite of technology represents “a new era for plastic recycling,” according to Swedish Plastic Recycling CEO Mattias Philipsson. | New Africa/Shutterstock

Swedish Plastic Recycling plans to open its largest and most advanced plastic sorting and recycling facility on Nov. 15 in Motala, Sweden.  Continue Reading

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