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ADS purchased 540 million pounds of recycled plastic in 2023

Published: October 3, 2023
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On top of its significant PCR use in 2023, ADS also broke ground on its Energy and Technology Center. | ADS

Advanced Drainage Systems continues to be a heavyweight in the recycled plastic arena, buying 540 million pounds of recycled material in 2023 and consuming a quarter of the pigmented HDPE bottles recovered in the United States. Continue Reading

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B.C. issues provincewide plastics ban, limits

Published: July 25, 2023
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The bans on single-use items in British Columbia come as the Canadian federal government is pushing to enact similar legislation countrywide. | Courtesy of Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

The British Columbia government will institute bans and other restrictions on single-use bags and food service items. A food retailers group says it’s the first province to implement such a regulation.  Continue Reading

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Brand owner settles suit over PE recycling bags

Published: October 3, 2023
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An image of Reynolds’ Hefty Recycling bag box from a lawsuit challenging the recycling-related claims. Reynolds Consumer Products says it has since made wording changes to the packaging. | Screen copy from court filings

Reynolds Consumer Products has agreed to change advertising language and pay up to $4 million to settle one of multiple lawsuits alleging its marketing of recycling collection bags is illegal.  Continue Reading

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Manufacturer invests in mono-material flexibles production

Published: October 3, 2023
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TC Transcontinental Packaging expects to complete its flexible packaging development project at some time in 2024. | TC Transcontinental Packaging

Packaging producer TC Transcontinental Packaging will invest $60 million to develop a recyclable all-PE flexible plastic package with greater heat resistance. Continue Reading

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Amazon to debut hub with packaging certifications

Published: October 3, 2023
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Amazon Prime plastic bubble shipping mailer.

Amazon’s Sustainability Solutions Hub will act as a middleman between product vendors and Amazon’s existing sustainability efforts. | Oasisamue/Shutterstock

Amazon will roll out an online resource to help sellers participate in the company’s sustainability programs, including packaging sustainability efforts. Continue Reading

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Quebec implements EPR for agricultural plastics

Published: October 3, 2023
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As part of a broader package of regulations, Quebec recently unveiled requirements that agricultural manufacturers fund recycling efforts for their products. | AgriRECUP photo

The province of Quebec is rolling out a plan to divert more agricultural plastics through an extended producer responsibility program.  Continue Reading

APR updates design guide with on-pack labeling tips

Published: October 3, 2023
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Empty PET bottles for recycling.

The Association of Plastics Recyclers’ Global Design Catalog provides information on plastic recycling guidelines all over the world. | WeStudio/Shutterstock

The Association of Plastic Recyclers’ Global Design Catalog just got a facelift, bringing its design recommendations in line with the most recent recyclability requirements.  Continue Reading