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Innovation could open fresh avenues for PS recovery

Published: September 29, 2017
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In Canada, a number of companies are tackling difficult plastic streams without using traditional mechanical recycling processes. One of them, Pyrowave, uses microwaves to depolymerize polystyrene scrap and has recently made some strong steps forward.

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Why industry can’t fulfill all the potential PCR demand

Published: September 27, 2017
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Nina Bellucci Butler speaks at the Resource Recycling Conference.

U.S. and Canadian end users could consume more of the recovered plastics generated domestically if prices and specifications meet their needs. But a handful of converging market trends are standing in the way of significant growth.

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Project aims to save PS foams from incineration

Published: June 2, 2017
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The location of the planned PS foam recycling facility adjacent to an existing bromine recovery unit in Terneuzen, Netherlands.

European groups are backing an initiative to recycle polystyrene materials containing a banned flame retardant. They recently reported key progress in their effort.

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