sustainability

Postindustrial

Rapid Granulator Moves to new HQ

Staying in the Pittsburgh area, bringing all U.S. production in-house.

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Packaging

The Journey of Beach Plastics into New Shampoo Bottles

In a web exclusive report and video, Plastics Technology went directly to a source of P&G’s newest sustainable package: a San Diego beach.

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Beach Plastic: A Recycling Story

Plastics Technology went to the beach in San Diego; not for surfing but to see first hand how local collection of beach plastic is enabling P&G's newest sustainable package.

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sustainability

Put Out the Production Fire Once and For All

Plastics production rides a fine line when the goals of low scrap, high yields and sustainable, repeatable systems are being developed.

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Postindustrial

The European PVC Industry Sustainable Development Program

VinylPlus recycled nearly 1.2 billion pounds of PVC in 2016.

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Medical

Kaiser Permanente, Goodwill Partner on Medical Plastics Recycling

When you find yourself at a hospital or the doctor’s office, most likely the last thing you’re thinking about is how much waste the healthcare field generates (for good reason, health clearly takes priority over work).

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Packaging

The 100% PCR PP Lush Black Pot—Start of a New PCR Trend?

Chorus of brand owners at recycling conference: 鈥淲e want PCR.鈥

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sustainability

Study Claims Lightweight Bottles May Impact Recyclability

Wide variation in performance, weight and recyclability in lightweighted bottles is found.

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Commodity Resins

New Additive Allows PE and PP to Combine Into New Alloy

One percent of new additive results in mechanically tougher PE/PP alloy and opens up mixed-stream recycling opportunities.

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Packaging

Former Has a Full-Blown Focus on Sustainability

Shepherd Thermoforming’s operation has spared millions of PET bottles from death by landfill. It also has taken steps to slash its own energy and water consumption.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing