Plastics industry interests are lobbying Washington politicians to fund recycling infrastructure projects, a new area of focus for groups that have historically emphasized trade and regulatory issues.
Plastics industry interests are lobbying Washington politicians to fund recycling infrastructure projects, a new area of focus for groups that have historically emphasized trade and regulatory issues.
An idled plastics recovery facility (PRF) is being dismantled and its components sold, after efforts to reopen it for the past year have not panned out.
Hurricane Florence has forced programs to suspend collection and led haulers to remind residential customers about proper storm debris management. At least one packaging giant has been significantly impacted by the hurricane. Continue Reading
Water management is a solid end market for recycled plastics.
There’s no denying it; the world is experiencing a plastic waste crisis and it’s growing – but so is public awareness and action.
Film collected by retailers could be recycled into a number of additional product types, but contamination will likely stifle end-market potential for curbside material, a report concludes.
