Recycling

Multiscrew

Compounding: Closed-Loop System for Coex Film Reclaim

New system permits reclaim of multi-layer production scrap at rates up to 100%.

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Postconsumer

Wolfgang Steinwender Named CEO of NGR

Wolfgang Steinwender takes over as CEO; his predecessor Josef Hochreiter will devote more time to the further development of Next Generation Holding.

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Postconsumer

Inhance Technologies’ Barrier Packaging Recognized as Fully Recyclable by APR and PRE

The Enkase technology imparts a permanent barrier that can be applied to HDPE containers and reportedly protects the product integrity by reducing ingredient loss and increasing shelf life and quality, while maintaining recyclability.  

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Packaging

Thermoformed Detergent Tub Now Contains 50% Recycled PP

Tub sits inside a recycled cardboard wrapper that permits a 40% reduction in the overall weight of plastic.

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Postindustrial

Coperion and Aurora Kunststoffe Partner on Industrial Recycling Project

The companies detail how by using Coperion ZSK extruders, Aurora Kunststoffe is able to process industrial by-products and turns them into high-quality raw materials.

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sustainability

Waste Solutions Provider Brightmark Announces New Growth Plan

Over the past two years, Brightmark has more than tripled the size of its staff, garnered  $150 million in equity investments in its projects, and acquired proprietary technology that aims to create a circular economy for post-use plastics. 

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sustainability

Cumberland Granulators Works with Teel Plastics and KW Plastics to Help Meet Sustainability Goals

Cumberland Granulators division of ACS Group details the recent work they've done with Teel Plastics and KW Plastics to help them quantify the reduction of global warming potential at their plants.

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sustainability

Butler-MacDonald Expands Capacity to Meet Increased Demand

The company says that March 2020 sales are up 10% over 2019.

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Postconsumer

BASF and Security Matters Partner to Develop Plastics Traceability Technology

The proprietary technology from Security Matters seeks to improve the traceability and sorting of plastics in the value chain.

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Postindustrial

Toyo Styrene Licenses Agilyx Recycling Technology in Japan

 The facility in Japan will focus on recycling post-use polystyrene back to styrene monomer. 

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