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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...

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Converting used plastics into ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel yields notable environmental benefits over traditional oil drilling and refining processes, according to...

Researchers explore fluorescence to advance food- and drink-container sortation, and an advanced films manufacturer begins closed-loop recycling with customers' materials....