Heather Caliendo

Heather Caliendo Senior Editor

Postindustrial

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Named First Region for Every Bottle Back Initiative

Overall, nearly $3 million will be invested in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as part of the Every Bottle Back initiative including in infrastructure, MRF improvements, access, education to single-family and multifamily homes.

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Postconsumer

Consumer Goods Company RB, TerraCycle Talk Plastics Recycling Initiatives

TerraCycle and RB, maker of consumer brands including Mucinex and Enfamil, discuss ways the companies are working toward a circular economy. 

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Additive Manufacturing Continues Its Push Toward Production Floor

Suppliers unveil new material grades at K 2019 as 3D printing applications advance.

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k show

Recycling & Scrap Reclaim: Machinery Technology Advances as 'Circular Economy' Takes Hold

The circular economy and recycling were the top themes at K 2019, and machine builders responded with new systems to improve equipment performance and material quality.

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5 Additive Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2020

Plastics Technology spoke with HP, Carbon, EOS and Essentium to learn more about additive manufacturing trends in 2020.

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economics

New Cross-Industry Consortium to Focus on Chemical Recycling

New cross-industry consortium to make enhanced recycling of polyester plastics a commercial reality, contributing to the development of a global circular economy for plastics.

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A Look Back at Interesting Applications of 3D Printing in 2019

HP, Carbon, EOS, Essentium and Ultimaker discuss end-use applications that launched in 2019.

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Lamborghini Expands Additive Manufacturing Partnership with Carbon

This new collaboration to produce 3D-printed air vents marks a significant milestone in Lamborghini’s partnership with Carbon. 

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3devo Brings Desktop Filament Extrusion and Plastics Recycling Business to the U.S.

Originating in 2016, as a startup founded by young engineers, 3devo has gone on to acquire an extensive international customer base.

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sustainability

Techmer PM and Plastix Partner On Recycling Abandoned Fishing Nets

Through the use of Techmer’s proprietary Techsperse technology, Techmer is helping its customers use up to 100% recycled materials while maintaining physical properties and achieving their color and appearance targets.

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Postconsumer

Ineos Styrolution and Agilyx to Build New Polystyrene Chemical Recycling Plant in Illinois

The facility will be capable of processing up to 100 tons per day of post-consumer polystyrene and converting it into a styrene product that will go into the manufacturing of new polystyrene products.

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sustainability

An Agricultural Recycling 'Revolution'

Revolution is a leading brand bringing together expertise in recycling of agricultural film and manufacturing of plastic film, bags and irrigation tubing. The focus in all areas is to create sustainable closed-loop systems and use as much post-consumer resin as possible in all products manufactured.

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