Mixed Plastics
Equipment report
Recent news from suppliers to the recycling industry from our May 2025 issue.
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IRG cancels plans for Pennsylvania PRF
The $300 million plastics recycling facility, located in Erie, was expected to mechanically process 160,000 tons of PET, HDPE and PP per year.
S&P Global launches mixed plastic scrap pricing for US, Europe
The organization says its independent price assessments are designed to bring transparency and aid the circular economy.
Plastics Recycling Conference 2025: The push for more supply
A panel at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Conference explored the role of durables in advancing the recycled plastics market as well as ways to increase material supply.
Agilyx works with former Plastic Energy CEO on sourcing venture
Carlos Monreal and Circular Resources SARL will collaborate with Agilyx to procure plastic scrap chemical recycling feedstock.
SABIC’s Trucircle PE used for greenhouse roofing
The company partnered with Iyris and Napco to create the roofing solution for Saudi Arabia’s National Food Production Initiative for sustainable farming.
Lux Research webinar examines chemical recycling timetables
The consulting firm says its March 25 webinar will consider the path forward for chemical recycling “after years of missed milestones.”
Republic Services, Blue Polymers open Indianapolis recycling complex
Republic’s second Polymer Center, collocated with a Blue Polymers facility, are designed to produce 175 million pounds of recycled plastics annually for packaging and other uses.
Brightmark enters subsidiaries of Indiana recycling facility into Chapter 11
The company says the bankruptcy filing for certain subsidiaries of its pyrolysis facility in Ashley is intended to have no impact on its more than 90 employees.
Betting on quality
German equipment companies Stadler and Krones have combined to design and install the processing system at the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Las Vegas.
Adaptable design
Murphy Road Recycling has expanded its MRF’s capabilities by adding Greyparrot Analyzers and more optical sorters.
