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Lux Research: No Singular Technology to Command Plastic Recycling

Lux Research report takes a look at the economic forces driving growth across the four main plastic recycling technologies.

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Postindustrial

U.S. Energy Department and American Chemistry Council to Collaborate on Plastics Recycling

The MOU serves as a framework for the U.S. Department of Energy and ACC to collaborate on the development of innovative plastics recycling technologies and strengthen the domestic plastics supply chain. 

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Postconsumer

Berry Global and Georgia-Pacific Announce Recycling Partnership

Through this agreement, the companies will partner across the multiple steps of the material supply chain to create a stream of PCR.

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Postindustrial

Adidas Increasing Usage of Recycled Plastics in its Products

In 2020, Adidas also plans to produce a record 15 to 20 million pairs of shoes with plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions.

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industry 4.0

Recycling: New Software Allows Real-Time Remote Access

The system is available for the complete Starlinger product range and has been designed with this portfolio in mind, but machines of other manufacturers can be integrated as well.

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sustainability

Tomra Opens New Recycling Business Office in Charlotte, NC

The new Charlotte location serves as a hub for Tomra Sorting’s North American field sales personnel as well as centralizes recycling project management, inside sales, customer service and field service team members.

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sustainability

Licella and BioLogiQ to Partner on Chemical Recycling

The companies plan to accelerate the Cat-HTR chemical recycling technology globally. 

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sustainability

Nestlé Plans to Invest About $2 Billion on Recycled Plastic Packaging

To create a market, Nestlé is committed to sourcing up to 2 million metric tons of food-grade recycled plastics.

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Postconsumer

Dow and Avangard to Bring PCR-Based Products to North American Customers

Dow and Avangard talk to Plastics Technology about this exclusive agreement that enables Dow’s first PCR-based products in North America.

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Postconsumer

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Named First Region for Every Bottle Back Initiative

Overall, nearly $3 million will be invested in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as part of the Every Bottle Back initiative including in infrastructure, MRF improvements, access, education to single-family and multifamily homes.

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Plastics Size Reduction