Recycled Materials
U.S. Collection of Postconsumer PET Hits All-Time High
PET bottle collection rates rebounded in 2021 after declining in the preceding years.
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Pilot Program Will Recycle Contaminated Materials
GreeNovel announced commercialization of technology to remove chemicals of concern.
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Vecoplan Presents Cleaning Line
Cleanic is a demonstration and test facility for cleaning recycled materials.
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Large Underwater Pelletizer Debuts
MAAG Group presented a larger Pearlo underwater pelletizer.
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First Automotive Plastic Parts from Mixed Automotive Plastic Waste
LyondellBasell and Audi collaborate on creating seatbelt buckle covers for the 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron
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Recycling Challenge Gets Students Engaged
Trex program encourages kids to compete and learn about recycling.
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PP from Renewable Raw Materials as a Drop-In Solution with CO2 Advantage
Illig, LyondellBasell, Fernholz and Neste have demonstrates this with production of yogurt cups from PP with a measurable renewable content.
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Reports Highlight Need for Secondary Recovery Facilities
Matching output of material recovery facilities to demand may require investment in a new type of processing center.
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Thermoforming PCR: An Equipment Supplier’s Pointers
Thermoforming PCR is not radically different from forming virgin, but variation in recycled materials can require extra care to get a consistent end result. Start by examining every aspect of the process from the sheet (and extrusion process if run inline) to the final trim.
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Spinning Straw Into Gold With Chemical Upcycling
Upcycling diverts waste by converting it to high value materials.
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