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University researches recycling realities for protective equipment

Published: April 15, 2020
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Troy University researchers are investigating methods for recycling medical plastics into new products. | Rob Byron/Shutterstock

The coronavirus has put a focus on the plastics used in the manufacture of gloves, masks and other types of personal protective equipment. KW Plastics will assist Troy University scientists who are studying the recycling of that material.

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How an advanced line will recycle PET thermoforms

Published: April 6, 2020
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Tomra Sorting developed Sharp Eye because the percentage of thermoforms in PET bottle bales has been increasing. | Courtesy of Tomra.

PET thermoforms bring special baggage to the recycling process: Optical sorters often fail to differentiate them from bottles, and thermoform flakes are more prone to breaking into fines.

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Investment enables growth for PET-focused Reterra

Published: March 4, 2020
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The Closed Loop Partners investment will finance Reterra’s move into its recently acquired facility and will help fund equipment purchases. | Natee Meepian/Shutterstock

Closed Loop Partners will invest $2 million in a Houston chemical recycling company that processes PET residue generated by mechanical recycling operations.

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