Recycling
Compounder Finds Niche in Recycling
Combining compounding and recycling in one step is helping take Buckeye Polymers to the next level.
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The Role Demographics Play in Plastic Packaging
Plastics continue to be the material of choice for the packaging market, according to a new report by SPI.
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Top Recycling Stories of 2015
As PT’s Editorial Director Jim Callari wrote earlier this year: recycling is here to stay.
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November 2015—44.3
Processors plan to invest in capital equipment as smaller processors are doing better.
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RECYCLING: The Importance of Quality-Assurance Testing for Recycled Materials
Consider investing in these tools to ensure your material makes the grade.
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EXTRUSION: Managing Regrind
Reusing scrap is a necessary evil. But be aware of the negative impact scrap has on properties and extrusion efficiencies. Start by developing a regrind-usage program.
Read MoreNew Recycling Center Opens In Vegas
The $37 million facility is said to be the largest residential recycling center in North America.
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Herbold USA Installs Rooftop Solar Energy System
In the fall of 2015, the company purchased a rooftop solar energy system to provide electrical power to its 10,000 square foot facility located in North Smithfield.
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Erema Opens New Upcycling Facility For Recycled Materials
The company invested about 2 million Euros in its 'UpCentre' facility, which features a COREMA 1108 T for a maximum monthly production of 500 tons.
Read MoreU.S. Plastic Bottle Recycling Reaches 3 Billion Pounds
Single-stream collection of household recyclables continues to grow, resulting in higher participation rates.
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