Plastics industry launches Zero Net Waste program
Published on 10 March 2016
The Plastic Industry Trade Association has announced a plan to move towards a zero net waste program, to be put into practice.
Turkish plastics sector pushes landfill ban to boost recycling
Published on 04 March 2016
The Turkish plastic sector has been calling for a government ban on landfill. A push that will, hopefully, result in increased recycling.
To rethink the future of plastics, start with packaging
Published on 04 March 2016
The Ellen MacArthur foundation produced a report on the plastic circular economy has provided some sobering conclusions.
Plastic-Eating Mushrooms Could Save the World
Published on 03 March 2016
The discovery of a fungus that can help breakdown plastic by an Austrian scientist offers a new solution to the plastic problem.
Plasticity event set for Shanghai in April - Annual event examines global diversion and recycling options for plastic
Published on 03 March 2016
An article in Recycling Today talking about the annual Plasticity forum in Shanghai as well as new participants.
Plastics Recyclers to Gather in Madrid Oct. 28-29
Published on 09 October 2015
Plasticity Forum is an ally with the Recycling Today Media Group which is hosting the 2016 version of its Paper Recycling Conference Europe event in Madrid, Oct. 28-29.
Science Just Revealed the Devastating Impact We're Going to Have on Our Oceans
Published on 19 August 2015
According to two new papers from universities in Australia and the United States, our oceans, and the animals living in them, might be in real trouble if we don’t cut back on our carbon dioxide emissions.
Plasticity Forum Focuses on Innovative Solutions to the Plastics Waste Problem
Published on 04 August 2015
The Plasticity Forum – held June 8-9 in the coastal city of Cascais, near Lisbon – took a long, hard look at many of the broader aspects related to plastics waste recovery, reuse and management.
Chinese Firm Takes Recycling into the 'Smart' Era
Published on 11 July 2015
A PET bottle-collecting machine that pays users through their smart phones? An app that you can use to order pickup of recyclable items from your home? One Beijing company is trying to bring recycling into the “smart” era — and make money at it.
Speakers: Pouch makers must be proactive on end-of-life issues
Published on 30 June 2015
When it comes to their end of life, pouches essentially have nowhere to go except for the trash in most circumstances. Or they become pollution.