sustainability

Packaging

Consumer Goods Company RB, TerraCycle Talk Plastics Recycling Initiatives

TerraCycle and RB, maker of consumer brands including Mucinex and Enfamil, discuss ways the companies are working toward a circular economy. 

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Elix Polymers Joins Styrenics Circular Solutions Industry Initiative

Newest member of SCS committed to recycling of styrenics into high-quality applications.

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Packaging

Film Extrusion: Towers of Power & Sustainability

At K 2019, developments in blown film highlighted recyclable film structures for new applications and technology aimed at making product changes more efficient.

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Postconsumer

Injection Molding: Faster, Smarter, More Efficient Machines Tackle Sustainable Molding at K 2019

Blazing speed plus shrinking energy consumption supported the “green” theme at the big show. Smarter controls and growing connectivity were another key focus.

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Postindustrial

Recycling & Scrap Reclaim: Machinery Technology Advances as 'Circular Economy' Takes Hold

The circular economy and recycling were the top themes at K 2019, and machine builders responded with new systems to improve equipment performance and material quality.

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Postconsumer

New Cross-Industry Consortium to Focus on Chemical Recycling

New cross-industry consortium to make enhanced recycling of polyester plastics a commercial reality, contributing to the development of a global circular economy for plastics.

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sustainability

Support the RECOVER Act

On America Recycles Day the Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Value of Expanding Recycling (RECOVER) Act is introduced.

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sustainability

3devo Brings Desktop Filament Extrusion and Plastics Recycling Business to the U.S.

Originating in 2016, as a startup founded by young engineers, 3devo has gone on to acquire an extensive international customer base.

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color

Techmer PM and Plastix Partner On Recycling Abandoned Fishing Nets

Through the use of Techmer’s proprietary Techsperse technology, Techmer is helping its customers use up to 100% recycled materials while maintaining physical properties and achieving their color and appearance targets.

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Additives

Milliken's PP Clarifier Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers

Millad NX 8000 clarifying agent validated as compativle with plastic packaging recycling. 

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction