Recycling
DSM and APK Cooperate on Expanding Recycling of Multilayer Food Packaging Films
APK has developed a unique process that addresses end-of-life for multilayer PE/nylon 6 packaging films.
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Mineral Water Brand Ferrarelle Installing Amut Line For Washing/Size Reduction
Italian mineral water company Ferrarelle will install an Amut, Italy, washing technology that will produce up to 3,000 kg/h of flakes recycled from post-consumer PET bottles.
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Volvo Encourages Use of Recycled Plastics in New Cars
Volvo Cars aims for 25% recycled plastics in every new car from 2025.
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Size Reduction: Low-Speed, Low-Noise Granulator for Sprues
Portable unit designed for presses up to 300 tons.
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International Plastic Recycling Groups Announce Global Definition of Plastics Recyclability
The groups’ believe a global definition of recyclability is an integral step to harmonize the worldwide plastics recycling industry.
Read MoreRecycling Organizations Unite To Advance Industry
In May, a group of organizations representing various segments of the recycling industry met to discuss ways to better collaborate to advance the industry as a whole.
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Starbucks, Hyatt and Other Major Companies to Eliminate Plastics Straws
Straws are another example of the current laser focus on single-use products, just like the plastic bag.
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Ocean Plastic 3D-Printed Prosthetic Limbs
New initiative takes reclaimed ocean plastic and uses it to 3D print custom prosthetic limbs for children.
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Trash as Value: Turning Ocean Waste Into Viable Products
So-called “ocean plastics” is a global problem, but a wide range of companies across the entire supply chain have put in the time, money and R&D efforts necessary to make capturing and converting the material into a sustainable business. But demand must follow.
Read MoreNew Pilot to Demonstrate Curbside Recycling of Flexible Plastic Packaging
This will be the first pilot to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of recycling household flexible plastic packaging from municipal residential single-stream recycling programs.
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