Postconsumer

sustainability

Plastic Bag Bans: The Trend That Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop?

On April 28, the European Parliament gave its final approval for the previously agreed legislation to reduce the use of single-use plastic carrier bags.

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PET Processing

News Highlights from NPE2015

Here鈥檚 a first look at new technology in materials, auxiliaries, and all types of processes.

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Postconsumer

Erema introduces new system for regrind recycling

The RegrindPro is said to answer a growing demand for the effective processing of regrind materials into high-quality recycled pellets.

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Postconsumer

Canada's recycling of plastic packaging increased by 9%

About 80% of the plastic material reported was reclaimed in Canada or the U.S.

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PPA Adds Four to 2015 Membership Roster

Group also names Gail Bristol new president.

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Postindustrial

RECYCLING/SCRAP RECLAIM AT NPE: Less Waste And Lower Maintenance

Whether for commercial recycling or in-house scrap reclaim, new systems boast reduced maintenance, higher throughput, and less waste of resin for purging.

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sustainability

Rapid Granulator Sold to Swedish Company

New owner Lifco is a diversified public firm with subsidiaries involved in recycling. Transaction includes no other IPEG company.

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sustainability

SPI Launches Sustainability Benchmarking, 'Zero Waste Zone'

SPI is surveying members on sustainability practices to provide guidance for companies to improve their own practices. A Zero Waste Zone at NPE will highlight sustainable practices.

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