A better market mechanism?
January 14, 2022
Three researchers argue that the current system of trading recycled materials has led to inconsistencies in material quality and excessive price fluctuation. They note a
California expands state program to cover more devices
January 2, 2022
California regulators are planning to add OLED display devices, LCD smart displays and LCD tablets to the state’s e-scrap program. Read More…
Greenpeace and Walmart continue renewed legal battle
December 30, 2021
A lawsuit alleging Walmart deceives customers about recyclability of its packaging has been reopened. Attorneys for Greenpeace expect their complaint, which was previously dismissed by
Multiple factors constraining food-contact PCR supply
December 30, 2021
Contaminating additives and declining recycling rates for food packaging are limiting growth in production of food-grade recycled resin, according to research from a consulting firm.
Data Sort: The importance of decoupling recycled and virgin plastic prices
December 24, 2021
Historically, recycled plastic resin and bale prices have closely tracked virgin resin pricing. High virgin resin prices create good times for plastic reclaimers. Conversely the
KW Plastics adds dedicated polypropylene wash line
December 19, 2021
KW Plastics this month started up a polypropylene wash line that will increase its processing capacity by 100 million pounds per year. Company General Manager
Packaging producer opens RPET thermoforming plant
December 17, 2021
A packaging manufacturer will build a PET recycling operation adjacent to a thermoforming plant on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border. Read More…
In about-face, Apple unveils Self Service Repair program
December 9, 2021
Apple will sell its parts and tools to individual consumers so they can make common repairs for iPhones, the company announced this week. Read More…
Dell and others detail their recycling vetting practices
December 8, 2021
Two electronics manufacturers and a reverse logistics contractor recently described what they look for in recycling vendors. They also discussed how audits have changed during
US PET bottle recycling rate continues to sink
December 4, 2021
Demand for RPET increased 10% in 2020, but it was accompanied by a decrease in PET bottle collection, according to an annual report from the