Film focused

Nova Chemicals aims to demonstrate the viability of LLDPE film recycling with its new Syndigo1 facility in Connersville, Indiana.

California EPS ban will be enforced

CalRecycle says polystyrene foam food ware producers no longer will be able to sell, distribute or import those products in the state.

Recycled resins grow in the heartland

Two recycling facilities recently opened in Indiana that will consume large quantities of plastic scrap and transform them into flake and pellets for use in packaging.

Call2Recycle Canada, Staples Professional expand partnership

Staples Professional is the business-to-business division of retailer Staples Canada.

Call2Recycle partners to start high-energy battery recycling program

The collection and recycling program targets batteries that power outdoor tools and equipment.

Better Battery Co. offering plastic-free battery packaging

The company says its line of fiber-based packs are certified carbon neutral and 100 percent-recyclable.

Updated FDA guidance supports use of reusable, refillable containers

Federal food code supplemental guidance had not addressed reusables since 2013.

WSC finds its nontraditional niche

Whits Services Corp. specializes in providing recycling programs for hard-to-process material streams and has amassed a client base representing numerous industries.

Energizer launches plastic-free battery packaging

The paper-based packaging will roll out at Walmart stores nationwide in March, with expansion to follow later this year.

Ikea store operator announces $1B recycling investment target

Ingka Group, which operates Ikea retail outlets, plans to invest about $1 billion in recycling infrastructure globally through its investment arm.

Feeling the pressure

Challenging headwinds remain for a U.S. automotive market that struggled in 2024.