An industry coalition leader makes the case that lifting PET recovery rates will help improve recovery of other materials. | Billion Photos/Shutterstock
An industry coalition leader makes the case that lifting PET recovery rates will help improve recovery of other materials. | Billion Photos/Shutterstock
An expert explains why twin-screw extruders hold distinct technological and business advantages over single-screw extruders.
The leader of the Association of Plastic Recyclers responds to a recent op-ed by The Last Beach Cleanup and Beyond Plastics. | Courtesy of Herbold Meckesheim
The student team “The Rogue Pack” presenting at the 2022 Oregon Envirothon.
The U.S. Plastics Pact has identified several important takeaways for the coming years after a workshop at the Plastics Recycling Conference. | Marina Onokhina/Shutterstock
An executive at recycled fiber producer SAYA explains why a lack of RPET supply poses a challenge for his industry, and he proposes steps to help address the supply-demand gap. | Natali Ximich/Shutterstock
As consumers’ appetite for recycled polyester products grows, the industry is facing an unintended consequence: There may not be enough plastic available for recycling to meet the demand.
A home appliance industry leader explains why his group would like to see extended producer responsibility proposals fall by the wayside in favor of the approach in the upcoming California single-use plastics ballot measure. | Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock
The author makes the case that plastics-to-jet-fuel may be inhibited by technical barriers and environmental concerns. | aapsky/Shutterstock
Recycled plastic piping is a key component in projects for stormwater management and more. | Courtesy of ADS
A leader with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition compares and contrasts the first two U.S. state EPR laws. | KWJPHOTOART / Shutterstock