RISI Containerboard Conference: World of paper keeps turning
January 1, 2022
A predicted slowdown in global recovered paper demand and trading did not take place after China’s import ban. Read More…
Stina report looks at barriers to increasing food-grade PCR
December 31, 2021
The report details challenges and needed investments and offers solutions to increase PCR in food packaging applications. Read More…
The plastics industry’s outlook on trade, supply chains and regulations
December 13, 2021
At the Plastics Industry Association’s Plastics Packaging Summit Nov. 3, Ryan Ong, the director of international business policy for the National Association of Manufacturers, discussed
Connecting regulation and recycling rates
December 1, 2021
During Plastics Recycling World Expo, industry stakeholders discussed whether federal and state regulations will ultimately lead to improved plastics recycling rates. Read More…
NAPCOR 2020 PET recycling report shows growth in bottle-to-bottle recycling
November 30, 2021
The amount of recycled PET for end-market use increased by 800 million pounds from 2010 to 2020, according to the report. Read More…
APR launches chemical recycling research group
November 23, 2021
The group will identify the fundamental steps needed to make chemical recycling effectively play a role in recycling infrastructures. Read More…
Global PCR markets continue to be affected by supply deficit
November 22, 2021
Prices for many recycled plastics have decoupled from their virgin counterparts, propelled by insufficient supply and rising demand. Read More…
Ameripen, RRS report looks at state recycling market development centers
November 5, 2021
The report offers what the two organizations say are best practices to assist state governments and other stakeholders in establishing or improving these centers. Read
NERC requests comments for glass recycled-content model legislation
November 3, 2021
A group of stakeholders drafted model legislation to ensure minimum postconsumer recycled-content requirements for glass in food and beverage containers that can be used by
Dow announces advancements for circular plastics
October 31, 2021
The company has advanced several chemical recycling agreements in the U.S. and Europe. Read More…