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Reclaimer in Focus: Birch Plastics

Published: August 25, 2017
Updated: August 30, 2017
by Jared Paben

This story originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content. Continue Reading

The horizon approaches

Published: December 8, 2016
Updated: February 8, 2017
by Lacey Evans

This story originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Getting technical

Published: November 12, 2016
Updated: January 12, 2017
by Editorial Staff

This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Building a better bale

Published: July 28, 2016
Updated: December 27, 2016
by Jared Paben and Dylan de Thomas

This story originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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Optical inclusion

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: December 15, 2016
by Jared Paben

This story originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of Plastics Recycling Update.

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The latest plastics recycling news

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A canceled expansion and a bankruptcy in the chemical recycling sector drew reader interest last month, alongside coverage of EPR policy development, tariff fallout and a massive mechanical film recycling plant.
Missouri details state facility recycling data
The Missouri state recycling program generated tens of thousands of dollars in revenue and saved the state hundreds of thousands in waste disposal fees, according to a recent report.
Sorting facilities progress in Texas, Alabama
A southwest Alabama MRF that drew state and industry financial support has opened its doors, marking a significant step in localizing processing and lowering costs for area municipalities. Meanwhile, Circular Services broke ground on a single-stream MRF to serve a North Texas community.
Webinar shares tips on countering misinformation
In recent years, the recycling industry has seen negative media coverage that has not only perpetuated myths but also contributed to public mistrust of collection and recycling – and ultimately could be contributing to lower collection rates.
Analysts detail uncertainty for recycled plastics
Analysts from market intelligence firms emphasized the lack of solid footing and stiff competition from virgin resin and imports as key challenges for the plastics recycling market, during sessions at the recent Plastics Recycling Conference.
MRF fires increase substantially in 2024
Publicly reported fires at MRFs and transfer stations increased by 20% in 2024 over the prior year, according to an annual review by fire detection equipment supplier Fire Rover. It’s the highest yearly figure since the company began tracking fire statistics.
In My Opinion: Greater food-grade PP recycling is within reach
As global virgin plastic production outpaces demand and utilization rate percentages linger in the low 70s, the next four years are expected to see downward pressure on the price of virgin plastics. Added to this, tariffs on U.S. plastics trade flows are likely to disrupt domestic supply chains, further complicating an already volatile market.