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.
An initiative from Closed Loop Partners will focus on putting money behind companies, technologies and infrastructure to address plastic marine debris.
