Recycling

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…

A bio-composite compound made from waste cork and recycled high-density polyethylene is honored for keeping a solar farm afloat on a reservoir in Portugal.

Multiple factors affect ability of suppliers to provide high-quality streams of recycled material.

Novel new color prediction tool for recycled resins can help shorten product development time.

Iowa State University project dissects the contents of bales acquired from different recycling facilities.

Materials recycling company Kuusakoski Oy will invest to build a shredding and treatment plant for composites in southern Finland. The plant will reportedly be the first such facility in Finland.  

Plastics waste gets new life and positive reviews as an asphalt additive for roads and other hard surfaces.

An innovative paving system from recycled plastic solves flooding problems in urban areas

High-performing grades of recycled and virgin resins combine to boost the circularity of products in diverse markets.

CRDC Global develops RESIN8, a mixed plastics waste additive that boosts concrete properties.

European thermoforming conference highlights cooperative paths to process and regulatory challenges

SPE chapter conference issues communique of priorities for industry growth in Australia