Bales of film awaiting recycling at PreZero’s California facility | Courtesy of PreZero
PreZero US will commission an LDPE recycling line at its South Carolina facility, as part of the next phase of the company’s development. Continue Reading
Bales of film awaiting recycling at PreZero’s California facility | Courtesy of PreZero
PreZero US will commission an LDPE recycling line at its South Carolina facility, as part of the next phase of the company’s development. Continue Reading
EFS-plastics produces pellets from mixed-plastics. | Courtesy of EFS-plastics
North American reclaimer EFS-plastics has acquired a plastic products manufacturer, a move the companies say will increase their recycling and production capacity.
Plastics testing equipment at PFE’s new facility in Merrimack, N.H. | Courtesy of PFE
Plastics Forming Enterprises may have only moved about seven miles away, but the larger new space enables significant growth in service capabilities and capacity, company leaders said in an interview.
In a statement, Newsom said the bills will raise consumer awareness and promote industry accountability. | Jana Asenbrennerova / Shutterstock
A high-profile bill restricting the use of recyclability labeling on products in California was signed into law this week. Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed legislation classifying mixed-plastic exports out of the state as “disposal.”
Data from California shows some major beverage producers used lower percentages of post-consumer resin in 2020 than they did in 2019. | tezzstock / Shutterstock
The clock is ticking on California’s law mandating recycled plastic in drink bottles, and some beverage producers still have a long way to go, newly released data reveals.
Trex brings in plastic from multiple sources, primarily material coming out of commercial and industrial environments. | Courtesy of Trex
The leader of composite decking manufacturer Trex shared insights on recycled polyethylene markets and sourcing channels in an interview this week.
The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8. | g0d4ather / Shutterstock
The U.S. EPA is exploring potential regulations for pyrolysis and gasification facilities, citing growing interest in these chemical recycling technologies.
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that Greenpeace lacked standing to sue the world’s largest retailer over recyclability labeling in California. | Harun Ozmen / Shutterstock
A California court has dismissed a legal complaint Greenpeace brought against Walmart, ruling that the activist group itself was not deceived by labels indicating the corporation’s plastic packaging is recyclable.
Volunteers clean the beach during the 2021 International Coastal Cleanup on September 18, 2021 in Santa Monica, California. | Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Ocean Conservancy
Information gathered through decades of coastal cleanups shows the majority of plastic litter recovered was never recyclable through curbside systems in the first place, according to Ocean Conservancy.
Beverage brand owner PepsiCo announced a goal to package all Pepsi-branded drinks in the U.S. in 100% RPET bottles by 2030. | New Africa / Shutterstock
PepsiCo unveiled new goals for using more recycled PET and reducing its virgin plastic use in coming years.