Technical takeaways from two industry experts
A pair of longtime plastics recycling professionals discussed melt filtration advancements, deodorizing processes, bale supply issues and more during a...
Technology
Here are possible recycling solutions for foam, large rigids and more
The Spanish plastics research institute AIMPLAS has written about a project through which plastics from bulky items were recycled into...
Groups recognize recyclability of packaging innovations
The Association of Plastic Recyclers recently issued recyclability letters to Amcor and Avery Dennsion, and EU-focused RecyClass has highlighted work...
Equipment Spotlight: Efficient sorting system targets bottles and trays
A redesigned optical sorter from Sesotec provides high throughput while maintaining accuracy in identifying different plastics. Sesotec in July unveiled...
Plastics recycling technology roundup: Aug. 3, 2020
A solvent-based recycling process successfully de-inks LDPE film samples, and an equipment provider releases an updated line of melt filter...
Environmental group takes aim at chemical recycling
A report from activist organization GAIA claims processing strategies that have been heavily promoted by the polymer industry amount to...
PP purification company draws more investors
PP recycling startup PureCycle Technologies recently raised $1.45 million in investments, financial filings show. Meanwhile, an acquisition-focused company continues to...
Study finds benefits to using recycled film in asphalt
Research shows post-consumer PE film could improve the stiffness and resistance of polymer-modified asphalt at less cost than the co-polymers...
Researchers: Enzymes could aid recycling of multi-layer packaging
A paper authored by a Spanish plastics research institute says enzymes can be used to degrade adhesive layers in multi-layer...
Meet two new entrants to the chemical recycling market
A pair of companies recently announced plans to build commercial-scale pyrolysis facilities, with one set for Texas and the other...
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