sustainability
RECYCLING: Compatibilizers Create New Recycle Feedstream Value
Generally confined to prime material applications, these additives are helping recyclers improve yields of mixed-material bales.
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Can A Circular Economy Increase Plastics Recycling Rates?
The European Union (EU) has set a goal to recycle 60% of plastic packaging by 2025.
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Compatibilizers Aim to Boost Plastics Recycling Profits
The new paper on compatibilizers from SPI's Recycling Committee is a tool for increasing profitability of plastics recycling.
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SPI: Time To Refocus Plastics Recycling Efforts
Only about 9% of plastic waste was recycled from the municipal solid waste stream in 2012, according to the latest figures available from the U.S.
Read MoreNew Tools to Evaluate Plastics-To-Fuel Potential for Communities
ACC and the Ocean Recovery Alliance announced the tools at the fourth annual Plasticity Forum held in Cascais, Portugal.
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RSFgenius M Filtration Systems Up and Running In South America
The filtration system from Gneuss was first introduced at K 2013.
Read MoreStratasys Starts Free Recycling Of 3D Printing Material Canisters & Cartridges
Eliminate disposal costs for waste FDM canisters and Polyjet cartridges.
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Colored PET: Pretty To Look At; Headache For Recyclers
Plastics Recyclers of Europe believes that 'colorful’ future trends will weaken the image of PET as a recycled product.
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Avian Granulator to Start U.S. Production With New Chicago Area Plant
Avian (USA) Machinery LLC, the U.S. branch of China-based size reduction equipment supplier Avian Group, has moved into a new building in the Chicago area.
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Switch to Bioplastic Helps Molder ‘Go Green’
Labcon opts for surgarcane-derived HDPE to make its packaging more earth-friendly.
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