October 23, 2023Hellweg Designs Shredder for Energy Savings and High VolumeHellweg Maschinenbau designs a wet shredder for plastics recycling that significantly reduces energy costs while maximizing throughput rate. Read more
October 20, 2023Sandwich Injection Molding to Increase Post-Consumer Recycled ContentEngel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin. Read more
October 9, 2023Paper straws contribute to PFAS pollution issuesThe most sustainable alternative for food contact seems to be the stainless-steel straws, which can be reused and do not contain PFAS. Read more
September 28, 2023University of Houston granted $4m to pursue waste polyolefins researchThe University of Houston has received a $4 million grant to expand its research into the recycling and upcycling of polyolefins into useful end products. Read more
September 22, 2023Nanopurification Recycling Technology Boosts Polymer YieldPyrowave 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,… Read more
September 22, 2023Circle of Life: PVC Building Materials Are More Recyclable Than EverPolyvinyl 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. Read more
September 14, 2023Plastics Trade Group Launches ‘Recycling is Real’ Advocacy CampaignThe 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. Read more
September 13, 2023Teknor Apex Slates TPE With 65 Percent Recycled ContentTeknor Apex will introduce a Monprene TPE with 65 percent recycled content. The grade will boost sustainability for end-users in the products they make. Read more
September 12, 2023Teknor Apex Adds TPVs With High Recycled ContentAutomotive grades meet growing sustainability needs of OEMs and brand owners. Read more
September 1, 2023PHA Polymer Forecast to Grow at 15.9 Percent CAGRHigh rate for biobased polyester reflects growing demand for sustainable products Read more