Commentary: Expanded polystyrene is 98 percent air, 2 percent plastic and 100 percent misunderstood

For EPS recycling to succeed, businesses and consumers must engage in education, infrastructure expansion and corporate collaboration to redefine its role within the circular economy.

Film focused

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

RecyClass makes industrial resin protocols available

The European organization says it has focused on resins such as ABS and polypropylene used by makers of automotive components and electronics.

Update: Oregon legislature passes bipartisan bill to eliminate plastic bags at checkout

Gov. Tia Kotek has signed the bill, with enforcement to begin Jan. 1, 2027.

Michigan county opens foam polystyrene drop-off

Polystyrene densifier compactor technology helps hard-to-recycle material avoid landfill.

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.

Electrostatic technology vies for role in ASR sorting

Converting plastic-heavy automotive shredder residue into marketable materials can be assisted with electrostatic methods, according to a European technology provider.

Newsworthy

Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our April 2025 issue.

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.

Agilyx says Styrenyx technology reduces carbon footprint in styrene production

The company claims its polystyrene recycling technology can reduce carbon equivalent emissions by up to 86 percent compared to the use of virgin resources.

AmSty recorded first sales of PolyRenew Styrene in 2024

The company’s styrene and polystyrene products are certified to be produced from recycled or sustainable raw materials.