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Closed Loop Fund knew PRF would face ‘a lot of challenges’

Published: August 16, 2017
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A bale of plastics No. 3-7. Source: Association of Plastic Recyclers.

The idling of a Baltimore-area plastic recovery facility is the kind of challenge that’s expected in an innovative project showcasing a still-developing business model, according to a financial backer.

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Companies push for quality as Chinese demand evaporates

Published: October 25, 2017
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Operators of materials recovery facilities are increasing their labor forces and installing additional sorting equipment in response to Chinese restrictions on scrap imports. As companies increase sortation efforts to create a higher-quality output, attention is also turning to the domestic plastics processing market.

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