Europe

A bio-derived plastic that could replace PET in food and drink packaging has received interim approval from an industry organization...

For North America's largest haulers, recycling pleasure has given way to pain. After enjoying big returns from higher commodity prices...

Electronics and appliances present an attractive source for reclaimed plastics, but technical challenges can often inhibit recovery. Many of the...

The recycling of non-container plastics is receiving more and more attention in Europe. A key reason for this interest is...

In the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence may see and control all that's happening in a recycling facility. But first, it's...

A type of caterpillar eats and breaks down polyethylene, and Tanzania asks new plastic product manufacturers to build recycling facilities....

In the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence may see and control all that's happening in a recycling facility. But first, it's...

The Circular Economy Package adopted by the European Commission in March is receiving considerable attention among European plastics reclaimers. The...

A study has backed up a frequent message among plastics recycling companies: Successful recyclability starts in the product design phase....

At least three critical issues confront the European PET recycling market, and one of them is having a profound impact...