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Recycled PET, PE product makers report earnings

Published: November 7, 2023
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Unifi, Advanced Drainage Systems, Trex and Greystone Logistics all recently released details on their finances. | Thapana Studio/Shutterstock

PET recycling company Unifi continues to enjoy higher sales of its flake and chip, even as recycled polyester fiber sales remain in the dumps. That was one takeaway in recent earnings releases from Unifi, Advanced Drainage Systems, Trex and Greystone Logistics.  Continue Reading

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Report: Major brands upped PCR, used more virgin plastic

Published: October 31, 2023
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Row of Pepsi bottles on a supermarket shelf.

A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation reveals that major brand owners and retailers increased their use of PCR from 10.0% in 2021 to 11.7% in 2022. One of the largest, PepsiCo, increased from 6.3% PCR to 7.3%. | pixinoo/Shutterstock

The fifth report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation found that a few big-name brands’ increased use of virgin plastic has been offsetting the overall reduction achieved by the rest of the reporting companies.  Continue Reading

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Kraft Heinz reports on packaging progress

Published: October 17, 2023
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Among several other sustainability moves, Kraft Heinz is shooting for 100% recycled packaging by 2025. | Postmodern Studio/Shutterstock

About 87% of Kraft Heinz’s packaging was recyclable, reusable or compostable in 2022, according to the company’s latest sustainability report.  Continue Reading

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Reusable 1-liter water bottle hits shelves in Germany

Published: October 10, 2023
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The reusable bottles will be marked by laser after each use, then recycled once it reaches the end of its life. | Courtesy of ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER

Packaging company ALPLA collaborated with German mineral water company TÖNISSTEINER Sprudel to create a reusable PET bottle made of recycled material.  Continue Reading

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Brand owner settles suit over PE recycling bags

Published: October 3, 2023
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An image of Reynolds’ Hefty Recycling bag box from a lawsuit challenging the recycling-related claims. Reynolds Consumer Products says it has since made wording changes to the packaging. | Screen copy from court filings

Reynolds Consumer Products has agreed to change advertising language and pay up to $4 million to settle one of multiple lawsuits alleging its marketing of recycling collection bags is illegal.  Continue Reading

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Amazon to debut hub with packaging certifications

Published: October 3, 2023
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Amazon Prime plastic bubble shipping mailer.

Amazon’s Sustainability Solutions Hub will act as a middleman between product vendors and Amazon’s existing sustainability efforts. | Oasisamue/Shutterstock

Amazon will roll out an online resource to help sellers participate in the company’s sustainability programs, including packaging sustainability efforts. Continue Reading

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HDPE toothpaste tube recyclability claim questioned

Published: September 26, 2023
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Truth in Advertising argues that although Colgate-Palmolive’s 100% HDPE tubes are technically recyclable, in practice they end up in landfills. | George W. Bailey/Shutterstock

The 100% HDPE toothpaste tubes used by some brands and marketed as recyclable are under fire from a consumer watchdog group, with brands denying allegations of deceptive marketing.  Continue Reading

Panasonic, Logitech release details on PCR use

Published: September 12, 2023
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Panasonic reported using over 42,000 tons of recycled plastic from 2020-22, and Logitech reported that almost 58% of its products include PCR. | Hernan E. Schmidt/Shutterstock

Two global electronics companies, Panasonic and Logitech, recently released reports on their current recycled plastic use and their goals for the coming years.  Continue Reading

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