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Polyolefins producer details its catalytic pyrolysis process

Published: October 17, 2023
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LyondellBasell’s MoReTec equipment. | Courtesy of LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell says its chemical recycling technology presents environmental benefits over competing pyrolysis processes, particularly because the company can use both the liquid and gas outputs as feedstock for new plastics.  Continue Reading

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France plans to launch Digimarc Recycle nationally

Published: October 10, 2023
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PET bottles arranged in a recycling symbol.

Digimarc’s digital watermark system allows consumers to scan containers to find information on where to recycle them. | Showcake/Shutterstock

After several years of testing, the “Holy Grail 2.0” project announced it will move forward with a countrywide pilot of Digimarc’s digital recycling technology in France in 2024. Continue Reading

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Robotics company finds hot market in reclaimers

Published: September 6, 2023
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About 20% of EverestLabs’ AI-powered robotic systems are installed at plastics reclaimers. | Courtesy of EverestLabs

A fast-growing recycling robotics company is finding particular success marketing to plastics reclaimers, which are using the systems to sort scrap material from lower-grade bales, a company leader said.  Continue Reading

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Equipment R&D center to support recycled resin use

Published: August 29, 2023
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Xaloy will use money from the JobsOhio program to construct its upcoming Innovation Center. | SevenMaps/Shutterstock

Plastics recycling equipment company Xaloy will build an R&D facility in Ohio, with a goal of developing technologies to support the use of recycled resins.  Continue Reading

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Eastman provides updates on massive PET recycling plant

Published: August 1, 2023
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Eastman’s upcoming Kingsport, Tenn. plant was initially estimated to cost $250 million over two years, but recent financial filings suggest the price tag has crept upward. | William Griffith/Shutterstock

The CEO of Eastman Chemicals said today’s low PET prices are slowing negotiations over contracts to sell chemically recycled PET to brand owners, but he remains confident that recycled-content mandates and Eastman’s technological advantage will push the deals over the finish line. Continue Reading

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NOVA considers major pyrolysis plant in Canada

Published: July 11, 2023
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Baled plastics for recycling stored outside.

NOVA partnered with a company called Plastic Energy, which uses pyrolysis to make TACOIL, a branded oil that can be used to make new plastic. | RozenskiP/Shutterstock

Plastic producer NOVA Chemicals is exploring a partnership to build a pyrolysis plant to process up to 146 million pounds of scrap plastic each year. Continue Reading

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