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Innovations yield new resins, processes

Published: July 7, 2022
Updated: July 7, 2022
by Marissa Heffernan

New developments in film and resin technology advance efficiency and circularity goals. | Alex Traksel/Shutterstock

Several companies have released new products that are pushing plastics recycling forward, including PCR-specific additives and 83% recycled content films. Here’s a roundup of innovation news. Continue Reading

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The latest plastics recycling news

Keurig Dr Pepper reports goal progress, lower PCR share
North American beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper has seen progress toward most of its 2025 plastic-use targets, according to its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.
Keurig Dr Pepper pursues coffee pod recyclability
North American beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper continues to work on increasing the recyclability of its K-Cup coffee pods and reducing the amount of plastic used, according to its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report.
To boost plastics recycling, take lessons from clean energy
At a meeting of Oregon materials recovery stakeholders last week, two plastics recycling experts had a blunt message for attendees: Plastics recycling is in trouble.
Broad recycling legislation advances in Massachusetts
A bill that combines a half-dozen environmental actions, touching on extended producer responsibility for several materials, plastic bans and access to both bulky plastic and organics recycling, has passed the Massachusetts Senate and gone onto the House for consideration.
Baltimore sues PepsiCo, Coca-Cola for cleanup costs
The City of Baltimore, Maryland, has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and other major companies to recoup costs associated with cleaning up plastic pollution.
Dow to buy mechanical film recycler Circulus
Dow plans to acquire mechanical recycler Circulus for an undisclosed amount, bringing a total capacity of about 55,000 short tons per year of recycling under Dow’s umbrella.
Amazon cuts down flexible packaging use
Amazon will send 15 billion fewer plastic pillows into the waste stream after replacing 95% of its product protection system with paper in North America, the company recently announced.