Recycling

Zeroing In On A Recycling Target: 100% Waste Diversion Is the Goal at NPE2018

Just weeks prior to NPE2018 and in celebration of Earth Day, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced a goal of 100% waste diversion in Orlando this week.

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Nordson Expands Worldwide Capabilities for PPS Business Unit

Parent firm establishing Polymer Processing Systems group as global ‘go-to’ source for multiple components required by companies across the plastics manufacturing value chain.

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Bunting’s Largest Ever NPE Presence Includes Technology for High-Temp Applications

FF 350 Hi Temp Drawer Magnet targets metal separation in high-temperature plastics processing operations.

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Weima America Brings Full Arsenal Of Size-Reduction Equipment

The Weima WKS shredding line is making its North American debut on the tradeshow floor.

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Shredder/Granulator Combo Machine

Avian is showcasing a new a large-diameter shredder and granulator combination size-reduction system.

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Conair Launches New Viper Granulator Product Line

Seven different models are on display at the show, in configurations for injection molding, blow molding and both pipe/profile and film/sheet extrusion.

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Plastics-to-Oil Recycler Finds New Niche in Polystyrene

Agilyx is in an innovative area of recycling: extracting value from waste plastic streams. The company has expanded to develop the first full-circle chemical recycling of PS.

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Highlights From The Earth Day Twitter Chat

Last week, Plastics Technology participated in a pre-Earth Day Twitter chat with Jeff Wooster of Dow Chemical, Kim Holmes of PLASTICS, Envision Plastics and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

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Researchers Discover Plastic-Eating Enzyme

The team’s goal is to use their findings to continue to improve the new enzymes to break down these plastics, but in a fraction of the time.

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Join The PLASTICS Earth Day Twitter Chat

PLASTICS Earth Day Twitter Chat is hosted by @PLASTICS_US and takes place on Wednesday, April 18 at 11 AM EST.

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