APR has unveiled a digital platform that evaluates whole plastic packages for recyclability and helps brands prepare for EPR and labeling rules. | Courtesy APR
The Association of Plastic Recyclers will launch a new digital platform to help brands and packaging suppliers evaluate the recyclability of entire plastic packages and prepare for policy requirements in the US and abroad. Continue Reading
The sudden inclusion of both virgin and recycled PET in US tariff lists is good news for domestic recyclers, but frustrating for importers. | Tezzstock/Shutterstock
The sudden inclusion of PET resin into hefty tariffs drew reader interest in September, as well as the existential crisis facing European recyclers, a chemical recycler’s relocation plans and the use of chemically recycled PE in specialty films.
Renewablade in Iowa is turning old wind turbine blades into precast concrete blocks, barriers and bunkers after years of trial and development. | Ultramansk / Shutterstock
After years of research and trial runs, an Iowa recycling company has begun turning retired wind turbine blades into precast concrete products. Continue Reading
A new report says healthcare plastics could rise 40% by 2040, but scaling recycling strategies could cut waste in half and save $18B annually across global systems. | Steve Allen / Shutterstock
Healthcare organizations generate large quantities of recyclable single-use plastics, but face unique challenges, said panelists during a recent webinar from Eunomia Research and Consulting.
In recent months the chemical recycler has faced community objections to its proposed chemical recycling plant in Northern California. | Courtesy of Resynergi
Chemical recycling startup Resynergi will move its operations from northern California to another state after experiencing more community pushback than it expected, the CEO said.
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The investment is toward boosting molecular recycling capacity by 50% and expanding specialty additive production in Ontario. | Rene Notenbomer / Shutterstock
As vulnerabilities intensify across European plastics recycling markets, Closed Loop Partners (CLP) has deployed a $10 million loan to Canadian molecular recycling firm GreenMantra Technologies, reaffirming its commitment to selective depolymerization technology.
Clean Harbors’ 2025 supplement shows 1.9 million metric tons recycled in 2024, a 31% gain since 2019, plus PFAS destruction capability and record financials. | Zimmytws / Shutterstock
Clean Harbors published its 2025 Sustainability Supplement and reported that recycling volumes reached 1.9 million metric tons in 2024, clearing a 2030 target years ahead of schedule. Continue Reading
The national average price of post-consumer PET beverage bottles and jars dropped again in September, now averaging 4.66 cents per pound, compared to 5.75 cents per pound this time last month. Regional contracts are yielding in the 3-7 cent range. One year ago this grade was trading at an average 18.34 cents per pound. Continue Reading
Recycled plastic prices dropped in August, with RPET flake and pellet down 5% month-over-month and natural HDPE pellet falling 12% | Meaw_stocker / Shutterstock
Almost all US recycled plastic scrap markets continue to experience severe downward pressure, on softening demand as buyers assess their needs through the end of the year. In some markets, high-quality post-consumer colorless recycled resin now is at parity with virgin resin pricing, a reversal of the prior trend.
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The market for recycled carpet in California continues to scale, boosted by supplemental subsidies and infrastructure improvements. | FrankHH/Shutterstock
California’s carpet recycling rate has improved for the fifth consecutive year, with Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) citing financial incentives, including grants, as a key driver of the continued growth. Continue Reading