EZVIZ partners with Plastic Bank

The Netherlands-based manufacturer says it is funding the removal of 20,000 kilograms of plastic from the environment this year.

Plastics treaty talks set to begin sixth phase

Familiar roadblocks remain as negotiators descend on Geneva for INC-5.2.

OECD recommends Southeast Asia investments in plastic recycling

Global economic organization says national action plans need to be followed by “targeted investments.”

Star Plastics, Trivalence Technologies set to merge

The companies say their merger will strengthen their platform capabilities and market reach.

PCX launches plastics cleanup platform

Asia-based PCX Markets says its service allows brand owners a way to fund plastic pollution cleanup efforts in an audited system.

Outdoor Innovation Awards program recognizes Ocean Bottle

Made of 67 percent recycled materials, Ocean Bottle’s products help fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic and recently were named the “Reusable Water Bottle of the Year.”

ASM says RecyclX offers mass balance transparency

Platform operator says its service ties recycling certification information together via a mass balancing system.

AE Global, RePurpose Global expand partnership

The collaboration is aimed at funding ocean-bound plastic collection and reducing packaging costs.

AEPW releases new mechanical recycling ‘playbook’

Alliance to End Plastic Waste says its third such playbook examines cost-effective opportunities for the mechanical recycling of plastic.

Botol cites PET collection boost in Vietnam

Reverse vending machine maker Botol says its partnership with bottler Coca-Cola Vietnam has led to increased tonnage collected in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Bright contrast in a dim setting

Nonferrous recycled metals were the bright stars in a sometimes gloomy year for recyclers of other materials.