Despite deep uncertainties in the global oil market, a firm in Indiana says it intends to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in an operation to convert auto shredder residue into diesel and gasoline. Continue Reading
Despite deep uncertainties in the global oil market, a firm in Indiana says it intends to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in an operation to convert auto shredder residue into diesel and gasoline. Continue Reading
The federal government will invest up to $70 million in a new research institute focused on boosting recycled content in manufacturing and reducing recycling costs.
A decade ago, polypropylene reclaimer KW Plastics explored reducing the amount it paid for bales to account for the contamination found in them.
A recently released report estimates the U.K. recycled about 38 percent of its plastic packaging in 2014.
California has under-subsidized its container redemption centers to the tune of $43 million in recent years, leading a significant number of them to close, according to the Container Recycling Institute.
With ample plastics to be found in automotive shredder residue and regulatory hurdles cleared, it may seem that auto plastics recovery should be set to shift into high-gear. Turns out the sector is still sitting in park.
Several quick-service restaurant brands recently announced packaging sustainability goals.
A revised guide released by the Association of Plastic Recyclers represents the industry’s latest attempt to educate packaging designers on the realities of recyclability.
Almost 150 plastics recycling stakeholders came together in San Antonio last week to highlight ongoing efforts to boost the volume and quality of recycled plastics, in part via engagement with packaging producers and brand owners.
Leading executives involved in European plastics recycling convened in Portugal in mid-June to address the current state of affairs and to look into the future of the industry.