Back to Top

Tag Archives: HDPE

Republic and Ravago roll out network of olefin plants

Published: July 31, 2023
Updated:

by

A rendering of one of four Blue Polymers plants that will be built in various regions of the U.S. | Courtesy of Republic Services

Republic Services is moving deeper into plastics processing, launching a $350 million joint venture with a global polymers expert to produce recycled pellet at four U.S. facilities. Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged , , |

Plastics producer invests in European polyolefins reclaimer

Published: July 25, 2023
Updated:

by

LyondellBasell aims to produce and sell 2 million metric tons annually of Circulen, its brand of recycled-content plastics, by 2023. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

Polyolefins producing giant LyondellBasell has purchased a 50% stake in a Dutch plastics reclaimer that specializes in producing HDPE and PP flakes.  Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged , , , |

Envision adding second line for recycled HDPE, PP

Published: June 27, 2023
Updated:

by

The Envision investments will enable the company to grow its annual HDPE output by 25 to 30 million pounds. | Courtesy of Envision Plastics

Envision Plastics is leaning into demand for PCR and putting millions of dollars into adding another recycled food-grade HDPE and PP processing line at an existing facility. Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged , , |

ADS plans recycled resin ‘debottlenecking’ projects

Published: May 31, 2023
Updated:

by

ADS’ plans for improved efficiency include automating material handling, pelletizing upgrades and expanded storage capacity. | Courtesy of Advanced Drainage Systems

Advanced Drainage Systems is in the midst of multiyear, multimillion-dollar recycling debottlenecking efforts that include upgrading recycling equipment and improving materials handling capabilities, an executive said.

Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged , , |

Polyolefins producer provides PCR updates

Published: May 23, 2023
Updated:

by

LyondellBasell aimed to sell 150,000 tons of recycled polymers in 2022, but only sold 80,000. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

LyondellBasell failed to reach its weight goal for producing and selling recycled and renewable-based resins last year, even as the global plastics producer looks to borrow $500 million for “green” projects.  Continue Reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , |

Hazmat specialist builds out plastics recycling system

Published: February 28, 2023
Updated:

by
HDPE bottles

RBW Waste Management will use the 700,000 Canadian dollars it was awarded to install an HDPE system in its Alberta facility. | B-Brown/Shutterstock

RBW Waste Management, which handles a variety of types of hazardous materials, got a boost from the government of Alberta to engage in HDPE processing.

Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged , |

NOVA Chemicals launches recycled resins line

Published: February 15, 2023
Updated:

by

The three new offerings from NOVA Chemicals are intended for use in a variety of wrapping and packaging applications. | Courtesy of NOVA Chemicals

NOVA Chemicals will offer three commercial recycled resins under a new business division called NOVA Circular Solutions. Continue Reading