Polystyrene/PS
California EPS ban will be enforced
CalRecycle says polystyrene foam food ware producers no longer will be able to sell, distribute or import those products in the state.
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Agilyx says Styrenyx technology reduces carbon footprint in styrene production
The company claims its polystyrene recycling technology can reduce carbon equivalent emissions by up to 86 percent compared to the use of virgin resources.
AmSty recorded first sales of PolyRenew Styrene in 2024
The company’s styrene and polystyrene products are certified to be produced from recycled or sustainable raw materials.
Creating compounding momentum
Plastic Recycling Inc. has invested $10 million to add extruder systems and upgrade its laboratory equipment to raise its recycled resin compounding capacity.
Equipment Report
Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our March 2025 issue
US plastic scrap imports reached record high in 2024
According to an ICIS report, PET imports rose 23 percent over the previous year.
Good Plastic collaborates with Gensler on recycled-content panels
The two firms have collaborated to design and find end markets for recycled-content plastic interior design and furnishings panels.
Poll claims majority of US voters support policies reducing single-use plastics
Environmental organization Oceana, which commissioned the online poll, also calls on lawmakers to address “problematic” plastics such as expanded polystyrene foam.
SCS, Plarebel enter into reciprocal membership
Cooperation will focus on design, collection, sorting and recycling of polystyrene packaging such as yogurt containers and food trays.
PLASTICS announces formation of Polystyrene Recycling Alliance
The alliance aims to expand recycling access for polystyrene and drive higher recycling rates.
CalRecycle releases SB 54 updates as new year begins
The organization recently released a source reduction baseline report and updated its covered material categories list.
