Postconsumer
Recycling Terminology Can Be a Minefield, So We Should Tread Lightly
Loose propagation of terms like “recyclable” and “compostable” has already brought down government regulations on labeling. The plastics and packaging industries should take that to heart with other recycle-related language. Like “monomaterial” for example.
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Plastic Bank Marks 10 Years and 88,000 Tons of Plastic Waste Reclaimed
Company sets up local exchange centers to divert plastic waste otherwise likely to end up in the ocean.
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New Facility Refreshes Post-Consumer PP by Washing Out Additives, Contaminants
PureCycle prepares to scale up its novel solvent recycling approach as new facility nears completion.
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Vinyl Institute Announces Grant Program to Accelerate PVC Recycling
Up to $3 million will be granted over three years to projects aimed at post-consumer recycling of PVC.
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Digital Watermarks Initiative Moves to Pilot Market Phase in France
Digimarc announces expansion of the Holygrail 2.0 Watermarking Initiative.
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A Recycling Plant, Renewed
Reinvention is essential at Capital Polymers, a toll recycler that has completely transformed its operation in a short period of time.
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Partnership Recognized for Recyclable Food Packaging
Polysack and Intrama recyclable food packaging won 2022 “Prize-Pack” award.
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Pilot Program Will Recycle Contaminated Materials
GreeNovel announced commercialization of technology to remove chemicals of concern.
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Clothing Reseller Finds Recycling Pathway
A partnership between ThredUp and Azek will recycle clothing bags to composite deck products.
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Avoid Four Common Traps In Granulation
Today, more than ever, granulation is an important step in the total production process. Our expert explains a few of the many common traps to avoid when thinking about granulators
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