Greg Janson of plastics reclaimer QRS Recycling knows all too well what happens when material suppliers aren’t informed about load quality.
Greg Janson of plastics reclaimer QRS Recycling knows all too well what happens when material suppliers aren’t informed about load quality.
As Loop Industries pushes forward its depolymerization method on multi-layer packaging, the startup is also highlighting the potential of recycling opaque PET containers and textiles.
One of the world’s largest consumer goods companies thinks the key to tackling multi-material flexible packaging waste may be to dissolve, separate and precipitate its PE content so it can be recycled. Unilever plans to test the approach at a facility in East Java, Indonesia.
When added to recycled plastic melt streams, a specially designed particle can break up and scatter contaminants, boost throughputs and help disperse other additives, according to the product’s developer.
The location of the planned PS foam recycling facility adjacent to an existing bromine recovery unit in Terneuzen, Netherlands.
European groups are backing a project to recycle polystyrene foam containing a banned flame retardant. They recently reported key progress in their effort.
A company creating plastics processing aids from recycled plastics has announced a new line of PP waxes.
A manufacturer has been recognized for its process that uses 100 percent post-consumer plastics from e-scrap, as well as packaging and textiles, sourced from recycling companies across the U.S.
When densifying certain materials, gravity can fall short of what’s needed to feed low-density bulk plastics into the equipment. That’s why Herbold Meckesheim USA has developed a force-feed mechanism for its line of HV Plastcompactor Densifiers.
Converting used plastics into ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel yields notable environmental benefits over traditional oil drilling and refining processes, according to a U.S. lab.
To begin to recover targeted plastics from multi-layer packaging, one of the world’s largest consumer product companies says it will use a unique technology and “empower waste pickers.”