Tag Archives: Winter 2021

Data Sort: Quantifying environmental impacts of virgin and recycled resin

Published: September 26, 2021
Updated: April 4, 2022
by Stina Inc.

Colliding forces

Published: September 26, 2021
Updated: October 26, 2021
by Colin Staub

Posted in Print edition | Tagged markets, PET, Winter 2021 |

First Person Perspective: Why chemical recycling of plastics is an environmental win

Published: September 26, 2021
Updated: October 26, 2021
by Marco Castaldi

The author makes the case that conversion technologies have a positive environmental impact on managing plastic waste.

Posted in Print edition | Tagged Winter 2021 |

Projects for progress

Published: August 16, 2021
Updated: September 16, 2021
by Paula Luu and Georgia Sherwin

Posted in Print edition | Tagged Winter 2021 |

Foundational improvements

Published: July 21, 2021
Updated: July 21, 2021
by Steve Katz

Posted in Print edition | Tagged brand owners, Winter 2021 |

An evolving position

Published: June 15, 2021
Updated: June 22, 2021
by Dan Leif

Posted in Print edition | Tagged industry groups, Winter 2021 |

The latest plastics recycling news

Ellen MacArthur report: Less plastic used last year
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2023 report indicated a year-over-year decrease in both virgin and overall plastic use from signatory companies. That came from companies incorporating more post-consumer resin, combined with lower overall consumer demand due to economic challenges.
Plastic exports see stability through third quarter
For the first nine months of 2024, recovered plastic exports remained steady year over year, marking a change from multiple years of annual declines in export volume.
Haulers grow bearish on commodity prices
Although third-quarter commodity prices contributed to record quarterly revenues and margins for North America’s largest garbage and recycling companies, their outlook has changed moving into the final stretch of the year.
Haulers report record Q3 earnings
North America’s five largest publicly traded garbage and recycling companies recently reported quarterly financial results, reaching record revenues and margins.
PCR mandate, virgin cap among most effective actions
Using insights from an AI-generated tool, a team of University of California researchers estimated that implementing four policies globally could reduce mismanaged plastic by 91%.
Amcor to acquire Berry Global in $8.4bn all-stock deal
Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire Indiana-based Berry Global in a $8.4 billion all-stock deal that’s expected to close in mid-2025, the companies announced Nov. 19, marking a continuing trend of consolidation in the packaging industry.
Plastics industry mulls election results
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, the plastics and chemicals industries are processing what may lie ahead in an environment that is likely to have drastic reductions in regulation and an emphasis on fossil fuels.