Recycling

sustainability

RECYCLING AT NPE: Three Es Starred

Recycling machinery suppliers focused on environmental, economical, and energy-saving.

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SPI Helps UMass Lowell Secure Equipment For Recycling Lab

Donations enable the university to offer education in plastics recycling.

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Blow Molding

What’s Your Company Worth?

Most processors might not really know. Here, an expert offers her insights at a time when M&A activity is growing.

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sustainability

TerraCycle Wants To Fix The K-Cups Recycling Problem

The company has developed a Zero Waste Box that can recycle any pre-packaged beverage capsules.

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Postindustrial

Phoenix Technologies invests $18 million to add new wash line

The proprietary new wash line is expected to be operational by the end of 2015.

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sustainability

NYC Hit With A Lawsuit Over EPS Ban

  A New York City ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging is set to go into effect July 1.

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sustainability

Milwaukee Grocery Chain Launches Plastic Bag Recycling Pilot Program

The results of the pilot program could be replicated at stores nationwide to help increase recycling rates.

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Postconsumer

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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Blow Molding

News Highlights from NPE2015

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

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best practices

Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right

While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction