Postconsumer
New PLASTICS Project Finds New Value in Recycled Plastic Bags and Wraps
The findings of the report suggest there are further opportunities to extract value from these streams of mixed polyethylene (PE) films—like plastic bags and wraps—that can be recycled efficiently, cost effectively, and used in numerous applications.
Read MoreNew Alliance To Focus On Sustainable Thermoplastics and Additive Manufacturing In Colorado
The centers created will house equipment critical to the maturation of new additive manufacturing technologies and materials as well as programs that train and educate new generations of professionals, students and technicians.
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Polyolefins Producer Borealis to Acquire Austrian Plastics Recycling Company
Proposed acquisition would expand Borealis’ recycling activities, which now focus on rigids, to include flexibles.
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DSM and APK Cooperate on Expanding Recycling of Multilayer Food Packaging Films
APK has developed a unique process that addresses end-of-life for multilayer PE/nylon 6 packaging films.
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Mineral Water Brand Ferrarelle Installing Amut Line For Washing/Size Reduction
Italian mineral water company Ferrarelle will install an Amut, Italy, washing technology that will produce up to 3,000 kg/h of flakes recycled from post-consumer PET bottles.
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Volvo Encourages Use of Recycled Plastics in New Cars
Volvo Cars aims for 25% recycled plastics in every new car from 2025.
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International Plastic Recycling Groups Announce Global Definition of Plastics Recyclability
The groups’ believe a global definition of recyclability is an integral step to harmonize the worldwide plastics recycling industry.
Read MoreRecycling Organizations Unite To Advance Industry
In May, a group of organizations representing various segments of the recycling industry met to discuss ways to better collaborate to advance the industry as a whole.
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Starbucks, Hyatt and Other Major Companies to Eliminate Plastics Straws
Straws are another example of the current laser focus on single-use products, just like the plastic bag.
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Ocean Plastic 3D-Printed Prosthetic Limbs
New initiative takes reclaimed ocean plastic and uses it to 3D print custom prosthetic limbs for children.
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