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AmSty aims to increase PCR in food packaging

Published: November 11, 2020
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Polystyrene food containers.

American Styrenics noted that chemical recycling technologies will be key to helping it achieve its goals of boosting recycled-content in foodservice packaging. | Karina Serova/Shutterstock

Polystyrene producer Americas Styrenics announced a goal of having 25% recycled content in foodservice and food packaging products by 2030.

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Prime producers partner up on PS chemical recycling facility

Published: September 30, 2020
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Closeup of a PS #6 recycling symbol.

A leader with AmSty recently explained how polystyrene is uniquely suited for pyrolysis processing. | Daniel Fung/Shutterstock

INEOS Styrolution and AmSty are working with an emerging processor on an Illinois pyrolysis plant to convert polystyrene into a feedstock for new products.

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Novolex brand begins using recycled PS in cutlery

Published: October 23, 2019
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Novolex cutlery made with 20% post-consumer recycled content.

Waddington North America estimates it will use between 1 million and 2 million pounds of post-consumer PS over the next year. | Courtesy of Novolex

A U.S. manufacturer has begun producing metallized plastic cutlery with 20% recycled PS. It’s a demanding application for post-consumer material.

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