The New Zealand government will fund efforts to create a plastic film recycling infrastructure while avoiding bag bans or fees.
The New Zealand government will fund efforts to create a plastic film recycling infrastructure while avoiding bag bans or fees.
During a conference call with investors, leaders at Trex touched on the company’s newly launched pellet business and other offerings outside the recycled decking space.
Zzyzx Polymers has developed a method for blending post-consumer laminated films into an injection-grade polymer.
A group fighting California’s statewide ban on plastic bags is now pushing a second ballot measure that could cause confusion for voters and push grocers into bag-ban opposition.
The Indian government has unveiled tough regulations aimed at reducing plastic waste.
A bill in New Jersey’s legislature has been changed to impose a 5-cent fee on single-use plastic bags. Originally, the legislation flat-out banned the items.
The battle over plastic bags in New York City isn’t over yet.
Retailers collecting select polyethylene bags for recycling worry that accepting other types of PE film will open the door to contamination.
In the upcoming November election, Californians will have two measures to vote on regarding the state’s historic plastic bag ban. Continue Reading
The San Diego City Council has voted to ban plastic bags at large grocery stores, pharmacies and other markets, making San Diego the 150th municipality in California to limit use of the items.