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Companies provide updates on recycling operations

Published: August 14, 2024
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Advanced Drainage Systems expects to spend $250 million to $301 million on capital expenditures this year. | Courtesy of ADS

Several plastics reclaimers and recycled resin end users recently shared details about their operations in earnings calls. From capital project spending at ADS to chemical recycling expansions at LyondellBasell, here’s a roundup of recycling operations news. 

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Report: Brands likely to shift focus from PCR to emissions

Published: August 7, 2024
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Although companies may be shifting to a broader carbon-footprint strategy, PCR production still needs to increase several times over, a recent RaboResearch report said | RecycleMan/Shutterstock

Brand owner targets for PCR content have helped drive demand for recycled plastics in the U.S. and Europe in recent years, but PCR production needs to increase as much as fivefold to meet those goals, according to a recent RaboResearch report.  Continue Reading

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ADS plastic purchases reach 50% recycled

Published: July 31, 2024
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ADS recycled plastic piping.

ADS bought a third of the total color HDPE bales in North America in fiscal 2024, and recycled plastics accounted for 50% of the company’s resin purchases in that time period. | Photo courtesy of ADS

Advanced Drainage Systems has reported flat consumption of recycled plastics over the past few years, but in fiscal 2024 the company increased the share of recycled materials to 50% of its total resin purchases, according to its most recent ESG report.

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Alaskans innovate to address marine plastic pollution

Published: July 24, 2024
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Grizzly Wood is made of 100% plastic waste, which limits color options but holds up well to the state’s harsh climate. | Courtesy of Alaska Plastic Recovery

A small company in Alaska is lending the state’s resourcefulness and ingenuity to creating composite lumber and addressing coastal plastics pollution.  Continue Reading

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PureCycle reaches PP milestone at Ironton plant

Published: July 10, 2024
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After multiple mechanical issues over the past year, the recycled PP resin startup is feeling optimistic. | Praethip Docekalova/Shutterstock

The PureCycle PP processing plant in Ironton, Ohio, has produced more than 1.1 million pounds of resin pellets since restarting May 30, according to the latest company update. CEO Dustin Olson elaborated on the progress in an interview. Continue Reading

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Keurig Dr Pepper pursues coffee pod recyclability

Published: June 26, 2024
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Keurig Dr Pepper has faced problems with recycling claims for its K-Cup pods | Lester Balajadia/Shutterstock

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.  Continue Reading

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Amazon cuts down flexible packaging use

Published: June 26, 2024
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Amazon aims to replace 100% of plastic air pillows in delivery packaging with paper filler by the end of the year. | Sundry Photography/Shutterstock

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.  Continue Reading

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Complete plastic bag ban clears California Senate

Published: May 30, 2024
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Senate Bill 1053 revises California’s bag ban to state that reusable bags provided at point of sale cannot be made from plastic film. | Bowonpat Sakaew/Shutterstock

A bill that expands California’s bag ban to prohibit all plastic bags – even the reusable recycled-content bags that are a major driver of post-consumer film resin sales – is working its way through the California legislative system. Reclaimers and bag producers have come out against the bill. Continue Reading

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