US Plastics Pact estimates 13.3% packaging recycling rate
A report from the U.S. Plastics Pact found a national recycling rate of 13.3% for plastic packaging and an overall...
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MIT, brands study strategy for sorting small plastics
Five brands have partnered with a nonprofit and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to find a way to keep small...
Chemical recycling developments move forward
Several chemical recycling facilities, offtake agreements and technology licenses have been announced in recent weeks, with industry giants like Shell...
Mohawk taps AMUT for flake washing upgrade
Flooring manufacturer and PET recycler Mohawk Industries finished updating its Georgia facility, including installing an AMUT flake washing system.
Recycled resin end user reports lower sales
AZEK Company has joined several other recycled resin end users in experiencing a softening of demand, resulting in falling sales.
MIT, brands innovating ways to handle small plastics
Five brands have partnered with a nonprofit and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to find a way to keep small...
Packaging CEO: PCR boost to come from cooperation
Post-consumer resin is the way forward, the CEO of a large flexible film supplier said, but it's going to take...
Tangent unveils new recycled HDPE lumber finish
A major producer of recycled HDPE lumber has rolled out a product with a seashell-inspired wood grain pattern.
7-Eleven faces amended version of recyclability suit
A Chicago resident has filed an amended lawsuit against 7-Eleven, arguing that some of the company's "recyclable" labeling is deceptive...
Brand aims for fully recyclable Kahlua and Malibu bottles
The Absolut Company is looking at a variety of ways to make its packaging more sustainable, including increasing recycled content...
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