Postconsumer

Postconsumer 1 May 2020

Eastman Discusses Reusable Sport Bottles Consumer Study; Sustainability Aspects

Brad Moncla, marketing segment manager for durables at Eastman, talks about the reusability of its Tritan products, sustainability, and a focus on the company’s COVID-19 response.

sustainability 28 Apr 2020

Wolfgang Steinwender Named CEO of NGR

Wolfgang Steinwender takes over as CEO; his predecessor Josef Hochreiter will devote more time to the further development of Next Generation Holding.

Packaging 28 Apr 2020

Inhance Technologies’ Barrier Packaging Recognized as Fully Recyclable by APR and PRE

The Enkase technology imparts a permanent barrier that can be applied to HDPE containers and reportedly protects the product integrity by reducing ingredient loss and increasing shelf life and quality, while maintaining recyclability.

Recycled Materials 24 Apr 2020

Thermoformed Detergent Tub Now Contains 50% Recycled PP

Tub sits inside a recycled cardboard wrapper that permits a 40% reduction in the overall weight of plastic.

Postconsumer 23 Apr 2020

Coperion and Aurora Kunststoffe Partner on Industrial Recycling Project

The companies detail how by using Coperion ZSK extruders, Aurora Kunststoffe is able to process industrial by-products and turns them into high-quality raw materials.

sustainability 22 Apr 2020

Waste Solutions Provider Brightmark Announces New Growth Plan

Over the past two years, Brightmark has more than tripled the size of its staff, garnered $150 million in equity investments in its projects, and acquired proprietary technology that aims to create a circular economy for post-use plastics.

sustainability 20 Apr 2020

Cumberland Granulators Works with Teel Plastics and KW Plastics to Help Meet Sustainability Goals

Cumberland Granulators division of ACS Group details the recent work they've done with Teel Plastics and KW Plastics to help them quantify the reduction of global warming potential at their plants.