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Petrochem company sets recycled resin goal for PE

Published: March 28, 2023
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The push to sell more recycled PE is part of NOVA’s broader initiative to reduce CO2 emissions. | Photo Courtesy of NOVA Chemicals

NOVA Chemicals is looking to increase the amount of recycled PE it sells, improve its mechanical recycling capabilities and further explore chemical recycling technologies Continue Reading

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Partnerships put more recycled resin on the market

Published: March 21, 2023
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Companies from North America and abroad are collaborating to make more recycled resin products available. | Courtesy of EFS-plastics

EFS-plastics, Evonik, M. Holland and other companies are crafting partnerships with the goal of increasing the recycled resin options available to both brands and consumers.

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Plastics recovery project underway in Pacific Northwest

Published: August 7, 2019
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An industry-backed demonstration project is taking place at a former Far West Recycling facility in Portland, Ore. | Jared Paben / Resource Recycling, Inc.

Last week marked the start of a two-month effort to sort a variety of resins from loads of material otherwise bound for disposal. The goal is to develop a pool of data that can help guide future industry investments.

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Republic sees strong pricing in polymer center offtakes

Published: March 6, 2023
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Plastics processing in Republic's Las Vegas recycling facility.

Leaders at the second-largest North American garbage and recycling company see great promise in recycled-content packaging. | Courtesy of Republic Services

Republic Services has begun work on its second polymer center, this one a Midwest facility that will aggregate, sort, grind and wash scrap plastics from throughout the region.  Continue Reading

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NOVA Chemicals launches recycled resins line

Published: February 15, 2023
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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

WM to invest $125M expanding PCR production

Published: February 14, 2023
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Finished pellets at Avangard Innovative.

The Natura PCR facility in Waller, Texas produces post-consumer resin for a variety of applications. | Courtesy of Avangard Innovative

After spending many millions of dollars buying plastics reclaimer Avangard Innovative last year, Waste Management now plans to invest another $125 million expanding its film recycling business. Continue Reading

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Quebec plastic producer acquires polystyrene reclaimer

Published: January 31, 2023
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Pierre Beaudry, general manager for NexKemia, and Gilles Venne, director of operations for Eco-Captation, at Eco-Captation’s PS recycling plant. | Courtesy of Nexkemia

Quebec-based petrochemicals company NexKemia has acquired the assets of post-consumer polystyrene reclaimer Eco-Captation. Continue Reading

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Major PET recycler reports worsening carpet sales

Published: January 18, 2023
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Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk Industries attributes weak demand for carpet to interest rate increases, high inflation and reduced consumer confidence in the U.S. and Europe. | Casimiro PT/Shutterstock

Flooring market conditions have worsened faster than Mohawk Industries expected, leading to longer-than-anticipated idling of its carpet factories, the company announced. Continue Reading

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