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The latest plastics recycling news

Brand owner converts another bottle to 100% PCR
BlueTriton Brands, formerly known as Nestlé Waters, announced that Ice Mountain products will be packaged using more recycled material.
Coca-Cola: Recycling is ‘critical component’ of sustainability
A leader at Coca-Cola estimates the beverage giant will approach 20% RPET use by the end of 2021.
Curbside plastic prices increase sharply
Prices for curbside plastic bales shot up over the past month, with PET bottles jumping by nearly one-third and natural HDPE notching another record.
Corporate giants get some help as they rethink plastics use
A digital tool developed by The Recycling Partnership and consulting firm Systemiq turns research into strategy for major brand owners and other companies.
Maine EPR bills differ on producer control
Two state proposals under consideration in the Northeast get at a central question of extended producer responsibility programs for packaging: Should the government or private industry have more control?
Short seller’s report targets PureCycle
The short seller who took aim at PET depolymerization startup Loop Industries has now published allegations against PP recycling company PureCycle Technologies.
CarbonLite facility to be auctioned in bankruptcy case
The largest CarbonLite PET recycling facility will be auctioned as part of the company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Virgin resin producer DAK Americas submitted a bid to purchase the Reading, Pa. plant for $96 million.