Tag Archives: Aug. 2016

First steps for secondary processors

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Mike Verespej

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

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A fresh film philosophy

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Nina Bellucci Butler

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

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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016, challenging materials, film, plastic bags |

Expanding the scope

Published: November 15, 2016
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Steve Russell and Mike Gruber

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

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Posted in Opinion, Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016 |

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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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016, PET, sortation, technology |

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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Posted in Print edition | Tagged Aug. 2016 |

The latest plastics recycling news

Ellen MacArthur report: Less plastic used last year
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2023 report indicated a year-over-year decrease in both virgin and overall plastic use from signatory companies. That came from companies incorporating more post-consumer resin, combined with lower overall consumer demand due to economic challenges.
Plastic exports see stability through third quarter
For the first nine months of 2024, recovered plastic exports remained steady year over year, marking a change from multiple years of annual declines in export volume.
Haulers grow bearish on commodity prices
Although third-quarter commodity prices contributed to record quarterly revenues and margins for North America’s largest garbage and recycling companies, their outlook has changed moving into the final stretch of the year.
Haulers report record Q3 earnings
North America’s five largest publicly traded garbage and recycling companies recently reported quarterly financial results, reaching record revenues and margins.
PCR mandate, virgin cap among most effective actions
Using insights from an AI-generated tool, a team of University of California researchers estimated that implementing four policies globally could reduce mismanaged plastic by 91%.
Amcor to acquire Berry Global in $8.4bn all-stock deal
Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire Indiana-based Berry Global in a $8.4 billion all-stock deal that’s expected to close in mid-2025, the companies announced Nov. 19, marking a continuing trend of consolidation in the packaging industry.
Plastics industry mulls election results
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, the plastics and chemicals industries are processing what may lie ahead in an environment that is likely to have drastic reductions in regulation and an emphasis on fossil fuels.