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Closed Loop Fund knew PRF would face ‘a lot of challenges’

Published: August 16, 2017
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A bale of plastics No. 3-7. Source: Association of Plastic Recyclers.

The idling of a Baltimore-area plastic recovery facility is the kind of challenge that’s expected in an innovative project showcasing a still-developing business model, according to a financial backer.

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Companies push for quality as Chinese demand evaporates

Published: October 25, 2017
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Operators of materials recovery facilities are increasing their labor forces and installing additional sorting equipment in response to Chinese restrictions on scrap imports. As companies increase sortation efforts to create a higher-quality output, attention is also turning to the domestic plastics processing market.

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Why a virgin plastics giant entered the recycling business

Published: March 28, 2018
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The QCP recycled plastics facility in the Netherlands is now partially owned by prime plastic producer LyondellBasell.

LyondellBasell, one of biggest plastic and chemical companies on the planet, has stepped into the plastics recycling sector for the first time. A high-level executive recently explained what drove the decision.

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