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Some PET bottle resins tend to yellow more than others when recycled, especially those containing multiple layers. One expert has...

Greg Janson of plastics reclaimer QRS Recycling knows all too well what happens when material suppliers aren't informed about load...

As Loop Industries pushes forward its depolymerization method on multi-layer packaging, the startup is also highlighting the potential of recycling...

Unilever thinks the key to tackling multi-material flexible packaging waste may be to dissolve, separate and precipitate its PE content...

When added to recycled plastic melt streams, a specially designed particle can break up and scatter contaminants, boost throughputs and...

European groups are backing an initiative to recycle polystyrene materials containing a banned flame retardant. They recently reported key progress in...

When densifying certain materials, gravity can fall short of what's needed to feed low-density bulk plastics into the equipment. That's...

A company creating plastics processing aids from recycled plastics has announced a new line of PP waxes. Brantford, Ontario-based GreenMantra...

A manufacturer has been recognized for its process that uses 100 percent post-consumer plastics from e-scrap, as well as packaging...

This story originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content....