This photo shows the optical sorter module developed to test the sorting of packaging with the Digimarc digital marker. The barcode scanning system works in conjunction with NIR identification. | Courtesy of Digimarc.
A major packaging producer will begin using a discrete barcode technology that can provide optical sorters with critical recycling information.
A reclaimer is recovering polyamide from multi-layer films via a solvent-based process, and additive companies release products to boost recycled polyamide and PP.
The task force will include elected officials at the federal, state and local level, as well as recycling industry representatives. | Orhan Cam/Shutterstock
Four members of Congress this week unveiled a workgroup to boost plastics recycling through technology investments and more. It’s the latest of several recent moves at the national level to address plastics recovery.
Plastic-sorting robots are just the latest upgrade for Recology’s San Francisco MRF. | Courtesy of Recology.
A West Coast operator installed four artificial intelligence units at its high-tech San Francisco materials recovery facility (MRF). A company manager explained how the machinery is working in conjunction with optical sorters to boost recovery and reduce contamination in PET and HDPE.
A number of technologies were recently approved for recycling plastic for use in food and drink packaging. | monticello/Shutterstock
A panel determined that recycling technologies from Bandera, Erema, Poly Recycling and Starlinger produce RPET that’s safe for use in food and drink packaging.
A university investigates how ABS is affected by multiple 3D printing and recycling cycles, and a cross-industry group evaluates the recyclability of barrier film technologies.
John Standish of APR (right) presented Scott Giffels of American Fuji Seal with a letter confirming the recyclability of the RecShrink label. | Photo courtesy of APR
The Association of Plastic Recyclers confirmed that a crystallizable shrink sleeve label with washable ink meets the group’s criteria for recyclability in the PET bottle stream. Continue Reading
Plastrac developed the ColorStream, which blends additives into resin at ground level, in response to a customer request. | Photo courtesy of Plastrac
Equipment supplier Plastrac recently released the ColorStream, a system that blends additives with pelletized base resins used in injection molding and extrusion processes. Continue Reading
An equipment provider released a melt filter for very high throughputs, and virgin plastics companies invest in pyrolysis technologies. Continue Reading
KHS unveiled a 100% RPET bottle with a barrier layer for protecting juices. | Courtesy of KHS
A packaging equipment manufacturer has announced a 100% RPET bottle with an extremely thin layer of silica to serve as a gas barrier. Continue Reading