Postconsumer

sustainability

PLASTICS Announces Winners of the 2020 Re|focus Leadership and People’s Choice Awards

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced PureCycle Technologies as the winner of the Leadership in Innovation Award and Accredo Packaging as the winner of the People’s Choice Award for the 2020 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards.

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Postindustrial

PLASTICS Releases Results from Recycled Plastics in Asphalt Research

This study shows new end market opportunities for recycled polyethylene film.

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sustainability

Tomra Launches New Autosort Technologies

Carlos Manchado Atienza, Tomra regional director for the Americas, discusses the significance of these new product launches for the company and the recycling industry.

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sustainability

NGR Working with Woody on Recyclable Wood-Based Plastic

Finnish company Woodly demonstrated the recyclability of its new type of plastic based on wood cellulose material, which was verified on NGR equipment.

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sustainability

Agilyx, Dolco Packaging Collaborate on Polystyrene Recycling

Agilyx who will use its proprietary technology to recycle the packaging into next generation polystyrene.

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Postconsumer

Ineos Styrolution Details Life Cycle Assessment Analysis for Depolymerized Styrene

Results reportedly show greenhouse gas (GHG) savings of up to 50% for depolymerized styrene compared to fossil based styrene

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Recycled Resin Gains Molder a Green Niche

Injection molder AGS Technology uses compounding know-how to turn old scrap into new auto parts that satisfy performance and sustainability goals.

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Blow Molding

Best Practices in Processing with Recycled Material

Inside: What brand owners are planning, and how processors ahead of the curve have already responded.

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Materials

Plastic Food Packaging and Sustainability During COVID-19

Bob Maughon, executive vice president, technology & innovation for SABIC, discusses the role of plastic food packaging and sustainability in light of today’s public health climate. 

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Postconsumer

Encina Turning Plastic Waste Into Renewable Base Chemicals and Fuels

Encina’s initial U.S. facility will implement the proprietary technology to produce the valuable renewable chemicals and can take plastic in varying conditions – from post-consumer, mixed plastics to ocean plastics.

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