Deck builder partners with retailers, large venues for plastics collection
By Bob Moser
Published on 22 May 2013
Trex Company, the largest manufacturer in the United States of wood-alternative decking, railing and fencing products, is revitalizing its recycling and thin-film collection program for Southern California, with the goal of expanding it to the rest of the country.
Sunglass frames, lenses feature plant-based oils
By Bob Moser
Published on 22 May 2013
ZEAL Optics, a boutique eyewear line based in Colorado, is now producing all of its sunglass frames with resin made from castor oil.
China cuts plastic waste imports with 'Green Fence'
By Bob Moser
Published on 21 May 2013
China has reduced imports of plastic waste by 5.5 percent in the first four months of this year through its “Green Fence” initiative, a major shift for an industry in which scrap polymer imports grew four times in the last decade, reports Plastics News.
Bottle-maker ups recycled PE content to 30%
By Bob Moser
Published on 21 May 2013
Nampak Plastics Europe Ltd., a plastic milk bottle manufacturer based in England, has supplied what it says is the world’s first four-pint milk bottle with 30 percent recycled high density polyethylene.
New film 'Trashed' takes on challenges with waste, recycling plastic
By Bob Moser
Published on 20 May 2013
A new documentary film, “Trashed,” is receiving praise from experts and innovators in the plastics recycling world for its honesty and detail in exploring the methods societies need to take on to deal with huge amounts of waste they produce.
Coke's 'PlantBottle' being launched in China
By Bob Moser
Published on 20 May 2013
Coca-Cola will launch its PlantBottle in China, the first completely recyclable PET plastic beverage bottle made partially from plants, which incorporates sugarcane ethanol from Brazil to replace petroleum-based ingredients.
Spotlight shone on Hong Kong event by industry news
Published on 17 May 2013
Industry news site previews Plasticity event, highlights key government and corporate speakers on agenda.
Companies old and new embracing the gains that come from plastic reuse
By Bob Moser
Published on 17 May 2013
Major apparel brands, such as Adidas and Hagger, are winning over Gen Y consumers by weaving post-consumer plastic bottles into selected garments. New brands like Rethink model their entire business model on the recycled plastic waste concept. Each Rethink garment is manufactured from 100 percent recycled PET. The garments, themselves 100 percent recyclable, are clearly labeled with a “bottle count,” reports GreenBiz.com.
40% of ocean surface now covered with plastic trash
By Bob Moser
Published on 16 May 2013
Innovative solutions to manage plastic waste, both pre and post consumption will specially be showcased on June 6 at Plasticity Hong Kong, in a big discussion on plastic and innovation in this sector.
Hong Kong eyes plastic bag ban for all retailers
By Bob Moser
Published on 16 May 2013
The Hong Kong government is considering expanding its four-year-old ban on free plastic shopping bags to involve the majority of retailers in the city.
