Standard recyclability label in Europe discussed
By Bob Moser
Published on 05 June 2013
Plans for a standard plastics recycling label throughout Europe were discussed at a recent annual meeting of the European Recyclers Europe (EuPR) industry association.
Recyclability an issue with trendy coffee pods
By Bob Moser
Published on 05 June 2013
Single-cup coffee makers have become increasingly popular around the world in recent years, but the difficulty in recycling coffee pods has become a growing problem for the industry, reports Plastics News.
'Innovation-packed agenda' at Plasticity 2013 highlighted by UNEP partner
By Bob Moser
Published on 04 June 2013
It’s cheap to produce, versatile and convenient, but the problem is that disposable plastic simply won’t go away. Each year 280 million metric tons of plastic is produced across the world every year, yet it is estimated that a mere 10 percent is actually recycled, writes ClimateAction.
Australia's PVC vinyl sector reduces lead compounds
By Bob Moser
Published on 04 June 2013
Australia’s vinyl manufacturing sector has eliminated its use of lead compound-based stabilizers in PVC products, according to an industry group’s recent report.
Plasticity Forum to bring together best of the industry, says PackagingEurope
By Bob Moser
Published on 03 June 2013
Plasticity Forum, set for June 5-7 in Hong Kong, brings together leading practicioners from plastic supply chains, procurement, packaging, bio-materials, branding, recycling and post-consumer waste management, notes PackagingEurope.com.
Biodegradable plastics demand to grow 15% annually, says IHS Chemical
By Bob Moser
Published on 03 June 2013
Demand for biodegradable plastics in North America, Europe and Asia will increase by nearly 15 percent annually until 2015, driven by growing pressure from consumers, legislation and global warming initiatives, according to a new report from IHS Chemical.
Multiple factors could limit plastic recycling growth, analyst says
By Bob Moser
Published on 31 May 2013
Through 2016, growth in domestic plastic recycling is described as healthy but not tremendous by Kent Furst, senior polymers analyst at Cleveland market research firm The Freedonia Group. U.S. demand for post-consumer recycled plastic is expected to rise 5.9 percent annually to nearly 3.4 billion lbs. in 2016.
Carton recycling option in US more than doubles since 2009
By Bob Moser
Published on 31 May 2013
Over the past three years, the number of U.S. households that can recycle food and beverage cartons has risen from 18 percent to more than 40 percent, representing more than 47.9 million U.S. households.
Google map eases recycling of polystyrene loose fill material
By Bob Moser
Published on 30 May 2013
The EPS Industry Alliance has developed an interactive reuse and recycling map powered by Google, to help those trying to recycle expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.
Millions of dollars 'left on table' from unrecycled packaging waste, says forum founder
By Bob Moser
Published on 30 May 2013
Roughly 85 percent of plastics used in products and packaging worldwide is currently not recycled, a valuable opportunity exists for businesses to capitalize on and lead change, says the founder of Plasticity 2013.
