Recycled Materials
The Middle Way, Dissolution Recycling Technologies Leave the Polymer Intact
Alternative approaches can produce high yield and high purity with reduced energy demand.
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Calcium Carbonate From Carbon Capture for Brighter Plastics and Greener Steel
CarbonFree is converting steel slag and blast furnace exhaust into an important plastic compounding additive.
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Direct Connections for a Better Recycling System
Colorado’s Direct Polymers formed Brave Industries to link recycling collaborators.
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Company Begins PET Cap Commercial Production
Origin’s CapFormer System 1 passes site acceptance test and begins commercial production of PET closures.
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Looking to Run More Regrind? PTXPO Workshop Tackles How
When it comes to making injection molding operations more sustainable, the lowest hanging fruit is the use of regrind, but that doesn’t mean it’s not without challenges.
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Video: Looking at the Year Ahead in Recycled Materials
Emily Friedman of ICIS breaks down the key factors anticipated to influence recycled plastics markets in 2025.
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Purecycle Makes Commercial Sale of PureFive PP Resin to Drake Extrusion
Recycled polypropylene will be used for creating continuous fiber.
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Recycled Polystyrene Yogurt Cups Come to Fruition
Mechanically recycled food contact polystyrene expected to be on shelves in early 2025.
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US Department of Energy Announces Funding for Critical Industrial Technologies
Funded projects include programs to decarbonize production of polymer feedstock chemicals and to develop bioplastic packaging.
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Cycle Tek PVC Compounds With Up to 50% Recycled Content
Compounds for wire and cable applications.
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