Residents in the Omaha, Neb. area can participate in a program to divert plastics not accepted in the normal curbside stream. | Courtesy of Hefty
Firstar Fiber’s in-house plastic-to-lumber operation is up and running, turning materials collected in orange bags at the curb into plastic composite lumber. The operation also recently survived a fire scare. Continue Reading
Berry Global is setting a lofty target: disconnect plastics from fossil fuels entirely. | ViewImage/Shutterstock
Berry Global increased its purchase of PCR by 28% in 2022, and now 3.4% of the packaging giant’s total resin purchases are post-consumer plastic. Continue Reading
The new $2.5 million plastics recycling laboratory at PRI’s Indianapolis compounding facility. | Courtesy of Plastic Recycling Inc. (PRI)
Plastic Recycling Inc. is set to build out a fully outfitted laboratory and install extrusion lines that will boost recycling capacity by 60 million pounds per year. It’s also expanding its e-plastic sorting capabilities. Continue Reading
The push to sell more recycled PE is part of NOVA’s broader initiative to reduce CO2 emissions. | Photo Courtesy of NOVA Chemicals
NOVA Chemicals is looking to increase the amount of recycled PE it sells, improve its mechanical recycling capabilities and further explore chemical recycling technologies. Continue Reading
The nonprofit business watchdog took issue with the American Beverage ad’s characterization of its members’ recycled PET use. | Photobeps/Shutterstock
This article has been corrected.
BBB National Programs says a national TV ad from beverage producers overstated the prevalence of PET-bottle-to-bottle recycling and its resulting waste-reduction benefits, but the group affirmed that other ad claims related to bottle recyclability rested on solid footing.
Opponents of the bill argue chemical recycling is a form of incineration; supporters say it will create jobs and help address plastic waste. | 9DreamStudio/Shutterstock
A bill extending a deadline for a potential chemical recycling pilot project in Illinois is reigniting debate over how to regulate chemical recycling.
Companies from North America and abroad are collaborating to make more recycled resin products available. | Courtesy of EFS-plastics
EFS-plastics, Evonik, M. Holland and other companies are crafting partnerships with the goal of increasing the recycled resin options available to both brands and consumers.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony last week at the Agilyx plant in Oregon drew a mix of business and government representatives, including one major PS producer who said the technology could help stem consumer backlash against foam plastics.
The 2023 Plastics Recycling Conference drew 2,700 people to National Harbor, Md., setting a new high for attendance. Our photographers captured the action in session rooms, networking areas and beyond. Continue Reading
Curbside plastic bales values are continuing their upward trend, with prices for PET, natural HDPE, color HDPE and PP all increasing over the past month.