Recycled Plastics Materials
Recycled plastics materials are formulated with reclaimed resins, production scrap or post-consumer reclaimed plastics for sustainability.
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VIEW ALLHow to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics
The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.
Read MoreRethinking Regrind
Regrind and recycled material are often requisite in projects these days, but for many molders, the “R” word triggers painful memories.
Read MoreSpecifying PCR? Find Answers to These Eight Questions
Understanding how to work with the PCR available today is critical as packaging and other products are being redesigned for circularity.
Read MoreRecycling: Expanding 'Circularity' through Advanced Recycling Technologies
Recycling and achieving circularity for materials is at the core of the plastics industry’s evolving sustainable business model. Advanced technologies will play a big role.
Read MoreRECYCLING: The Importance of Quality-Assurance Testing for Recycled Materials
Consider investing in these tools to ensure your material makes the grade.
Read MoreGlobal Report Outlines How to Rid Oceans of Plastic Waste
A path that could reduce ocean plastic waste by nearly half by 2025 and reverse it in another decade outlined by new study.
Read MoreLatest Recycled Materials News And Updates
Braskem Introduces Bio-Circular Polypropylene
Derived from used cooking oil, Wenew PP will supply the restaurant and food industry.
Read MoreLyondellBasell Recycled Polypropylene Compound in Dacia Duster
Starkle material enabled by CirculenRecover is used by Romanian auto manufacturer Dacia.
Read MoreTPEs with 60% Postconsumer Recycled Content
Teknor says its new Monprene R6 CP-10100 series reduce carbon footprint by up to 36% while maintaining translucency for vibrant colors
Read MoreTPEs With Higher Levels of Recycled Content
A portfolio of TPE compounds containing postconsumer and/or postindustrial recycled content from Hexpol TPE has been further expanded with grades that feature higher PCR/PIR content for various applications.
Read MoreIndorama and Varun Beverages Plan Recycling Operations in India
Increased demand for recycled PET expected in response to escalating recycled content regulation.
Read MorePrism Launches Car Mats Molded from Recycled Tires
Lines of mats are made of proprietary TPE formulated with 50% tire reclaim.
Read MoreFeatured Posts
NPE2024 Materials: Spotlight on Sustainability with Performance
Across the show, sustainability ruled in new materials technology, from polyolefins and engineering resins to biobased materials.
Read MoreHow to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics
The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.
Read MoreSirmax Adapts Integrated Recycling Approach to US Supply Conditions
Integrating compounding and recycling to leverage untapped postindustrial recycling feedstocks.
Read MorePHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures
Beyond Plastic and partners have created a certified biodegradable PHA compound that can be injection molded into 38-mm closures in a sub 6-second cycle from a multicavity hot runner tool.
Read MoreGeneral Polymers Thermoplastics to Further Expand Distribution Business
NPE2024: Following the company’s recent partnership buyout, new North American geographic territories are in its sight.
Read MoreTeknor Apex Presents Daily Hourly Sessions on Broad Range of Materials for Sustainability and Electrification
NPE 2024: Teknor Apex discusses its recyclable thermoplastic elastomers and much more between Tuesday and Thursday
Read MoreFAQ: Recycled Materials
In general, the properties of high-quality PCR resins correlate well with similar virgin grades and can have minimal impact on finished article performance, especially with the right approach to product design.