ISRI and The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) have made updates to the ISRI specifications and APR model bale specifications to include updated recycled plastics specifications. Following a process between the two organizations and their members, the specifications were approved separately during October 2023 by both the ISRI Board of Directors and the APR Board …
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Republic Services and Blue Polymers have broken ground in Indianapolis on a plastics recycling complex that will house a Republic Services polymer centre and a Blue Polymers advanced polymer production facility to supply recycled materials for use in sustainable packaging and other applications. Both facilities are expected to open in late 2024.
The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, has begun its second round of funding to five organizations totalling nearly $330,000 through its VIABILITY recycling grant program. This brings the total dollar amount committed to nearly $1 million due to contributions from Formosa, Oxy, Shintech, and Westlake. The second …
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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released its Global Trends 2023 report.
The Pattison Food Group has partnered with Vitacore’s Planet Impact to launch a reusable bag recycling program.
RAPAC’s EcoSix recycled resin products have received the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certification for the second year in a row. RAPAC says that it has made ongoing efforts to promote the circular economy, reduce waste, and increase sustainability practices across its operations.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has updated its APR Design Guide for Plastic Recyclability to align with RecyClass, the European-based non-profit initiative focused on advancing plastics circularity. The APR Design Guide will now state that six percent of EVOH is allowed for HDPE containers.
Written by Liam Farrugia On April 8th Precious Plastic Monash was invited to the Round Square Conference hosted by the Woodleigh School in Langwarrin South. The Round Square Conference brings together a number of likeminded and intellectual students from around the world to learn and grow from each others differing life experiences. With an emphasis on …
Written by Kelly Laing March 14 and 15 saw Precious Plastic Monash host its inaugural Design Challenge. The goal of this two-day event was for entrants to design a jewellery product that could be made from recycled plastic. We had a small but determined group of students enter, ready to learn and express their creativity. …
Written by Becky Lin PPM was invited to join the Ballarat Begonia Festival with the Grampians Central West Waste and Resource Recovery Group from 8th to 11th of March. All the festival goers that passed by were intrigued by our machines, asking all sorts of questions. We were focussed on engaging and educating them about …
