Regulation

Pilot project with Circularise monitors carbon emissions throughout value chain SABIC has launched a pilot project with Circularise, a Netherlands-based blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of the latter’s Smart Questioning technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific…

Report forecasts 35.5 percent CAGR for installed solar panels that automatically recharge an electric vehicle during driving.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today launched a nationwide initiative promoting plastic recycling targeting policymakers and brand owners. The effort includes a website called “Recycling is Real” with videos and facts to support their argument.

Supply Deal Targets Compostable Resins for Europe.

Compounder certifies like-virgin properties for grades with 50 percent recycled content.

Technology advances, regulations and public awareness are driving market growth.

Brokering plastics to other recyclers will divert more waste from landfills.

Consumers stand to earn cash back for recycling jugs in their curbside bins.

EPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities.

Low collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use.

Indiana plant to supply over 100 million pounds of recyclate for Syndigo recycled PE resin.

Recycling trends and biobased materials exert broad effects on pricing and products  In reviewing notes taken at conferences this year, one point is clear: the plastics industry is navigating a wave of innovation based on sustainability practices.   At a gathering…