Circular Economy/Sustainability
Redwood Materials partners with Isuzu Commercial Truck
The companies intend to advance commercial vehicle electrification through their partnership.
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Smithers report looks at PCR plastic’s near-term prospects
Report from Ohio-based research firm delves into markets for food-grade recycled-content plastics globally through 2029.
PRE says EU’s plastic recycling industry at a breaking point
The organization is urging EU policymakers to take a “fast and strong” political stance by introducing effective import controls and enforcing existing legislation.
Circular Services breaks ground on north Texas MRF
Located in Frisco, Texas, the 120,000-square-foot facility will be operated by Balcones Recycling and is expected to be operational by the spring of 2026.
CATL, Ellen MacArthur Foundation establish battery partnership
The Chinese battery manufacturer will work with the foundation to identify circular economy opportunities for the entire battery value chain.
Culligan International to provide aluminum water bottles at Chicago running events
Culligan says it effectively offset the use of 150,000 plastic water bottles at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Returpack reports increased DRS activity in Sweden
Sweden’s beverage container deposit-return system operator reports a 6 percent increase in cans and bottles returned last year compared with 2023.
Trade groups align against European export restrictions
EuRIC and Germany’s VDM say restricting exports without favoring increased recycled-content metals production will damage the recycling market.
Lego creates miniature tire recycling market
The toymaker is using discarded fishing nets and engine oil as ingredients in the 300 million “tires” it makes per year.
Lux Research webinar examines chemical recycling timetables
The consulting firm says its March 25 webinar will consider the path forward for chemical recycling “after years of missed milestones.”
Plastics producer tracks pulse of wire recycling market
France-based Benvic says it views boosted recycling prospects for PVC cable jackets as a key to the circularity of one of its product lines.
