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.

Plastic Back receives BIRD Foundation grant to tackle hard-to-recycle plastics

The Israeli startup is collaborating with a Connecticut-based recycler to develop and test the chemical recycling of PVC into products like naphtha-range oils and brine solutions.

Industrial Resin Recycling installs MAS extruder system

The Michigan-based plastics recycler says the new extruder will increase its compounding capacity by more than 40 percent.

EU textile recovery initiative launches second phase

The tExtended project aims to create a “knowledge-based masterplan” to develop and demonstrate effective textile recovery, reuse, waste valorization and recycling processes.

Pursuing new opportunities—if time allows

Metals recyclers have options when examining the potential to add energy-related aspects to their service portfolios—if they can allocate the time to analyze those opportunities.

Vinyl Sustainability Council adds metals recycling firm

New member the Imperial Group of Chicago eyes PVC wire and cable jacket recycling opportunities.

Research aims to develop 100 percent recyclable packaging using rPET

The Bottle4Flex project is an attempt to overcome the challenges of recycling multilayer PET flexible packaging while promoting sustainability and the efficient use of recycled materials in the food industry.

Bayer launches PET blister packaging for Aleve brand

Bayer says the new packaging, first launched in the Netherlands, reduces the product’s carbon footprint and eliminates the use of PVC.

Fresh Perspective: Laurel Foell

Lauel Foell, business development specialist at Return Polymers Inc., discusses challenges she’s faced in her career and ways the recycling industry could recruit young professionals.

Westlake launches PVC recycling program with Houston Methodist Hospital

The Choose Pink pilot program will establish a collection system for medical plastics.

Fresh Perspective

Recycling industry professionals share their perspectives on the industry.