Recycling

Manufacturers can find additives in the market that could help them increase the PCR content and improve their final product quality.

Pyrowave process uses microwave energy to precisely break down and purify waste plastics Nanopurification recycling technology, a process developed by Pyrowave Inc. (www.pyrowave.com), of Montreal, was officially rolled out on Sept. 21, at the two-day Chemical Recycling Europe Forum 2023,…

Polyvinyl chloride is widely used in durable building and construction goods, notably pipe, windows, siding, flooring and roofing. PVC manufacturers have long reused regrind and refined their processes to minimize post-industrial (or pre-consumer) scrap.

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.

Virginia Tech researchers cite benefits of plastics soap process in commercial scale-up.

Virginia Tech researchers develop process to convert polyolefin waste into soap precursor.

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.

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, and addressing it requires groundbreaking advancements. SPE recently announced their upcoming conference, “Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” (October 16-17 in Baltimore, MD.), that will include industry leaders, experts, and innovators who will address how artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are revolutionizing the plastic industry, offering robust solutions that can effectively mitigate plastic waste and optimize its usage through increased recycling.

Improvements in PCR supply and end-use standards could keep more plastics waste from landfills.