Jim Johnson Staff Reporter [email protected] (937) 964-1289 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Study shows a recycling pathway for plastics from shredded auto scrap A study shows the potential to recycle plastics from shredded automobiles scrap, a material that now goes to landfills around the world. Indorama leaders say views on PET must evolve to include sustainability The PET maker and recycler has committed $1.5 billion for short-term goals and expects to spend a similar amount or more to meet end-of-decade recycling plans. Berry increases recycled plastics use The global plastics processor is out with its latest environmental, social and governance report. Recyclers face increasing number of challenges A variety of factors — among them, inflation, labor and falling virgin resin prices — have conspired to cause market problems for reclaimers. Study: Recycled PET flake demand to exceed supply by end of decade A new projection by the consulting firm's packaging practice shows recycled PET demand soaring in comparison to expected supply as corporate sustainability goals kick in. PET recycler Circularix to open second Florida plant The company expects to have a network of five PET recycling plants open by the end of next year or in early 2025. Efforts underway to expand PET thermoforming recycling PET thermoform recycling is growing year by year from modest beginnings. PET Recycling Coalition releases first grants A total of $750,000 is going to help fund three projects that will increase the recovery of used PET. EPS maker NexKemia boosts access to recycled PS with acquisition The acquisition means more recycled EPS use in NexKemia's offerings. Researchers examine impact of single-use vs. reusable takeout containers The just-published findings indicate returnable containers can come out ahead from an environmental perspective under the right circumstances. PureCycle plans European expansion The polypropylene recycler has struck a deal to locate a new PP recycling facility at a former General Motors site in Belgium that's now devoted to circular economy projects. Amcor sells its Russian operations The plastic packaging company previously signaled plans to leave Russia after that country's invasion of Ukraine. ExxonMobil starts production at Baytown chemical recycling plant The company's new facility is designed to recycle 80 million pounds of used plastics each year, a higher capacity than ExxonMobil said would be available when it first announced the project. Secondary sortation of recycled plastics gains additional support Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. supports the idea of secondary sortation as a way to capture more hard-to-recycle plastics from the waste stream. Baerlocher sees collaboration key to meeting upcoming industry recycling goals The plastics additives company rejects the notion of companies going it alone as they work to increase recycled content. Load More
