Film collected by retailers could be recycled into a number of additional product types, but contamination will likely stifle end-market potential for curbside material, a report concludes.
Canada’s largest city conducted a pilot project last year to find a consistent outlet for densified foam polystyrene. The effort reached a clear conclusion, but it wasn’t good news.
Researchers have calculated substantial upsides from making products out of recycled PET, HDPE and PP instead of prime plastics.
MRFF has found a MRF.
The Materials Recovery for the Future (MRFF) project will partner with a Pennsylvania sorting facility to generate bales of flexible plastic packaging (FPP). Continue Reading
A global labels company has developed a PET bottle label that meets recyclability standards and is made with post-consumer plastic.
PepsiCo has scaled up its commitment to The Recycling Partnership, and a leader at the beverage company says the money will be geared toward improving local programs.
A Norwegian proposal that aims to combat marine debris could close the door to certain export markets for U.S. recycling companies.
