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Study finds recycling symbols largely recognizable
A survey in the United Kingdom found that recycling-related symbols placed on packaging are understood by most household consumers.
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The color of sustainability
Avient’s new polymer colorants derived from recycled content reduce carbon emissions.
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.
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.
