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A new report from AMERIPEN, prepared by Circular Matters and funded by PLASTICS’ Recycling is Real initiative, highlights significant progress by consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies toward recycled content goals in packaging while also exploring critical gaps in infrastructure, collection systems, and supply to meet targets. Following last week’s member exclusive release
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Stadler Anlagenbau has completed the design and installation of the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. This marks the second facility developed for Republic Services, following the successful launch of the Las Vegas Polymer Center in late 2023. The inauguration ceremony took place on March 18, attended by the
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The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the second progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonisation of plastic recyclability. Key updates include streamlining the measurement of intrinsic viscosity variation for PET bottles and harmonising the filter pack used in extrusion during HDPE and PP
Read moreThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially approved the use of recycled PET for food packaging. The approval comes through the recently notified Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025. As per the notification published on March 28, 2025, products made from recycled PET can
Read moreAgilyx ASA announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Carlos Monreal. Plastyx aims to be Europe’s leading feedstock supplier to the advanced plastic recycling market. Plastyx Ltd. is a 60:40 joint venture between Agilyx and Circular Resources SARL. Mr. Monreal will serve as Chairman. While advanced plastic recycling technologies
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One of the leading plastic packaging manufacturers, Berry Global has provided international cleaning product manufacturer, Vamoosh with a tailored packaging solution for its Plughole Unblocker, addressing the unique challenges posed by the product’s ingredients. To meet Vamoosh’s requirements for a durable and reliable pack, Berry Global conducted thorough research and testing,
Read moreHarnessing moisture from air, Northwestern University chemists have developed a new method for breaking down plastic waste. The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process first uses an inexpensive catalyst to break apart the bonds in PET. Then, the researchers merely expose the broken pieces to ambient air. Leveraging the trace amounts of
Read moreAxens, a leading technology licensor in the field of plastics circular economy, and Sorema, an international technology and equipment provider for sorting, cleaning and mechanical treatment of plastic wastes, announced their cooperation for providing integrated solutions for advanced (chemical, physical) recycling of plastic wastes. Thanks to this cooperation, Axens and Sorema
Read moreA new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to better-quality recycled plastic, a new study has shown. The adhesives used to stick labels onto plastic bottles and packaging often leave behind a detrimental residue that limits how the plastic can be
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Avient Corporation announced the launch of ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020L, an advanced shelf life extender oxygen scavenging additive produced specifically for PET bottle packaging. This new additive claimes to offer brand owners and converters a cost-effective solution to enhance the shelf life and recyclability of their PET bottles. The additive is developed
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SK Chemicals has successfully mass-produced chemically recycled materials and started to build a comprehensive center for plastic recycling solutions in Korea. This center will include the production of circular recyclable raw materials, demonstration research and material production. The company announced on February 18th that it will establish a Recycle Innovation Center
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