Plastics Recycling Update
Report finds path forward for compostable packaging
A new report by Closed Loop Partnersā Composting Consortium examined five years of research, field testing and cross-industry collaboration and...
Dow touts US PE advantage amid Iran war
The PE giant emphasized cost-advantaged North American feedstock and the lack of infrastructure damage from the conflict, and expects to...
LyondellBasell upgrade to PreZero assets on hold
The company is currently optimizing operations at the existing mechanical recycling facility, which it bought in 2024.
What Netflix’s āPlastic Detoxā gets wrong ā and right
Advocates are excited about the attention brought on plastics by the documentary, but scientists say more nuance is needed.
Growth challenges drive M&A for packaging
Vertical integration can be one option for supply security or guaranteed demand, but comes with caveats, McKinsey consultants say.
Hawaii trials asphalt made with plastic debris and nets
Researchers at Hawaii Pacific University test asphalt made with fishing nets and plastic debris, with early results showing no increase...
CPG Henkel raises PCR targets for 2030
Despite falling slightly short of 2025 goals, the Germany-based consumer brand aims to increase the share of recycled plastic in...
Aduro losses nearly double on year
Amid rising expenses for R&D, hiring and scaling efforts, nine-month YTD losses were CAD $14.416 million compared to a loss...
NERC launches hub to promote PCR demandĀ
The Northeast Recycling Council's PCR Material Demand Hub offers resources for government procurement, material- and product-specific resources, and certification and...
PET bales sink further as other grades firmĀ
Pricing for HDPE and PP bales rose again, while PET bales remained low, film grades have steadied, and paper and...


















