Recycled Materials
Carbios Gets €54 Million for Enzymatic Recycling Facility and Research
The French government awarded grants to Carbios for the development of its facility for recycling PET using enzymatic technology.
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FTC Panels Discuss the Green Guides, Recyclability, and Consumer Perception
Public feedback is being solicited on the definition of recyclable and other issues associated with marketing claims.
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Intrinsic Viscosity Enhancer for rPET and PET Food-Contact Applications
Nexam’s Nexamite MO2100 rebuilds molecular weight and increases IV to enable upcycling of rPET.
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Global Chemical Companies Announce Hub for Plastic Waste Processing Research
Members of the Low Carbon Emitting Technologies initiative signed an agreement with TNO to establish R&D Hub.
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Fishing Gear Collection Reclaims PA, PET, HDPE Materials for Recycling
Companies helped collect plastic for recycling at Bellingham, Seattle, and Port Townsend.
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Latest Data on Bottled Water Shows Continued Strong Growth
Bottled water’s volume surpassed soft drinks for the first time in 2016 and has done so every year since.
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Vinyl Institute Announces First Round of Awards From Recycling Grant Program
Six organizations were awarded $460,000 to support recycling related activities.
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Diverse Additives Portfolio for Mechanical Recycling of Plastics
Evonik’s Tego Cycle additives developed to work at each stage along the entire mechanical recycling value chain.
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TPE Made with 50% PCR Derived from End-of-Life Tires
Prism Worldwide has commercialized its first TPE with this type of recycled content based on its patented technology.
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Topas Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Recognized for Recyclability with PE Film
Polyplastics’ COC has earned broader recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).
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