sustainability
Vinyl Industry Launches Sustainability Initiative
It includes increasing recycling efforts beyond the 1.1 billion lb of vinyl recycled annually in the U.S. and Canada
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How the Right Granulator Helps You Get the Most Out of Your Material
Not all granulator designs are the same, so which one is right for your application? The one you have today may have been purchased for an entirely different application and may not be best suited to your needs. Here are some things to think about that can help you decide what’s best for you.
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New High Melt Flow Recycled PP Enables the Production of Thinner, Lighter Parts
The new Jet-Flo Polypro compound adds value to recycled PP by reportedly enabling thinner, lighter parts that require less material and energy.
Read MoreWinners of the Leadership and People’s Choice Awards Announced at Re|focus
UBQ Materials accepts the Leadership in Innovation Award and iMFLUX wins the People's Choice Award.
Read MoreNew PLASTICS Report Shows Viable Market for Recycled Plastic Bumpers
Launched in 2015, the ELV Project was designed to study the viability of collecting and recycling plastic car parts, including car bumpers, to eventually be broken down and used as materials to make new products.
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A Look at the Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit
Highlights from the summit include discussing PCR in packaging; Materials Recovery for the Future project and healthcare plastics recycling.
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Quest for Sustainability to Govern Pharmaceutical Packaging Material Choice
New study from Future Market Insignts looks at pharmaceutical packaging market through 2029.
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Graham Packaging Commits to 100% Reusable, Recyclable or Compostable Packaging by 2025
Part of the Reynolds Group, Graham Packaging has signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
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Extrupet Adds Second Starlinger PET Recycling Line
Extrupet Group has ordered a second Starlinger PET recycling line to meet the country’s growing demand for rPET.
Read MoreIneos Styrolution, GreenMantra to Partner on Advancing Polystyrene Chemical Recycling
This joint development agreement brings together a promising match between the chemical up-cycling technology patented by GreenMantra for plastic waste and the manufacturing expertise of Ineos Styrolution.
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