sustainability
FTC Panels Discuss the Green Guides, Recyclability, and Consumer Perception
Public feedback is being solicited on the definition of recyclable and other issues associated with marketing claims.
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Solvay Wins 2023 Re|Focus Sustainability Innovation Award
This year’s winner is partially biobased Amodel Bios long-chain PPA.
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Reversing Logistics for Plastic Film Recycling
Learn how Mainetti built a circular supply chain for clear film packaging.
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CJ Biomaterials Teams with Dongil Platech to Develop PLA/aPHA Drinking Straw
This is said to be the first bioplastic straw based on PLA and amorphous PHA.
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PEEK for Monolayer E-Motor Magnet Wire Insulation
Solvay’s KetaSpire KT-857 PEEK extrusion compound eliminates adhesion and sustainability constraints of conventional PEEK or enamel insulation processes.
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Looking to Run PCR on a Single Screw? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
Just drop it in and mix it up? Sorry, there’s a lot more to it than that. Here is some of what you need to consider.
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Fishing Gear Collection Reclaims PA, PET, HDPE Materials for Recycling
Companies helped collect plastic for recycling at Bellingham, Seattle, and Port Townsend.
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Recycling Terminology Can Be a Minefield, So We Should Tread Lightly
Loose propagation of terms like “recyclable” and “compostable” has already brought down government regulations on labeling. The plastics and packaging industries should take that to heart with other recycle-related language. Like “monomaterial” for example.
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Vinyl Institute Announces First Round of Awards From Recycling Grant Program
Six organizations were awarded $460,000 to support recycling related activities.
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Plastic Bank Marks 10 Years and 88,000 Tons of Plastic Waste Reclaimed
Company sets up local exchange centers to divert plastic waste otherwise likely to end up in the ocean.
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