Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Chemically Recycled EPS Adopted by Leading European Home Appliance Manufacturer

BSH Hausgeräte to use chemically recycled EPS bead from BASF for ‘luxury’ line of dishwashers  

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Biopolymers

Danimer Scientific and Mars Wrigley Partner to Develop Innovative Home Compostable Packaging

Using DanimerScientific’s PHA biopolymer, Mars Wrigley will leverage its portfolio of iconic treats and snacks to enable consumer to compost at home.  

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sustainability

Agilyx and ExxonMobil’s Joint Venture to Supply Plastics Recycling Industry

The new Cyclyx entity will aim to provide needed supply chain transformation to enable advanced recycling on a large scale.

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Agilyx Collaborates with Maire Tecnimont for Global Chemical Recyling Projects

The partners will utilize Agilyx’ advanced pyrolysis technology to convert mixed waste plastics into high-value products and fuels.

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New President & CEO Joins Resin Technology Inc.

Robert Rosales to head purchasing consultancy RTi

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Specialty 50% Recycled Content Copolyester Gets Further Commercial Adoption

Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester now used by Italian manufacaturer of water bottles and food storage containers.

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Mondelez and PepsiCo Agree to Cut Use of Virgin Plastic

Key driver was engagement with As You Sow on reducing single-use plastic packaging.

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Biopolymers

Sonoco’s Fibrepak Cellulosic Meets Stringent EU Regulations

Fibrepak cellulosic expected to make major inroads in thermoformed food packaging.

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PP Prices Jump 33¢. Other Volume Resins Up, Too

The extraordinary Gulf Coast winter storm contributed to demand exceeding supply for nearly all resins. PP prices reacted most dramatically.

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Brown Machine Group Acquires GN Thermoforming Equipment

BMG expands its thermoforming product offering through new acquisition.  

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sustainability

Novomer Achieves Breakthrough in Development of Low-Cost Compostable Polymers

Novomer expects strong economics and scalability of its Rinnovo PHA to meet circular economy demands of brand owners.

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DOE’s Argonne National Lab Scientists Host Webinar on Plastic Waste

Scientists to discuss market and technological drivers and survey a few of the most promising frontiers that will play key role in addressing plastic waste.  

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