PET

Loop Industries announces launch of Twist
The polyester resin brand aims to promote textile recycling.
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Kreyenborg’s IR-Clean Technology decontaminates PET flake
The technology received a positive “Scientific Opinion” from the European Food Safety Authority.
Plastics recyclers report difficult conditions
Traders reporting on behalf of the Bureau of International Recycling say low-cost virgin plastics continue to gain market share at the expense of recycled plastics.
Tomra: Tariffs causing equipment market uncertainty
The maker of recycling and sorting equipment says tariff uncertainty is postponing the equipment purchasing decisions of some customers.
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Recycle BC portrays its end markets
Canadian recycling organization finds about 80 percent of its collected recyclable materials are consumed in North America.
Schwan Cosmetics introduces packaging free of styrene, ABS
The company aims to help beauty brands exceed tightening legislation requirements in the EU.
RecyClass updates Design for Recycling Guidelines, Recyclability Evaluation Protocols
The updates reflect the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain, the nonprofit says.
Researchers consider recycling lottery outcomes
A study in western Canada finds a chance to win $1,000 by recycling a bottle could yield higher returns compared with 10-cent returns.
Veolia plans large-scale plastics recycling facility in UK
The French firm has announced it will operate an 80,000 metric tons per year sorting and recycling facility in central England.
European Commission drafts new rules for chemically recycled content in plastic bottles
The commission says the initiative will provide a common methodology for calculating, verifying and reporting on recycled plastic content in single-use beverage bottles.
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Republic Services’ Polymer Center in Indianapolis is using equipment developed and installed by Stadler to process presorted PET and polyolefins.