by Bob Hollis | Nov 25, 2022 | Resource Recycling News, RMDZ, RMDZ News
NRC panelists: Strong EPR requires reduction, transparency Model extended producer responsibility bills and federal funding were two hot topics at the 2022 National Recycling Congress, with panelists calling for packaging reduction and a broad overhaul of the...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 24, 2022 | Resource Recycling News, RMDZ, RMDZ News
The details on LyondellBasell and Envision’s supply deal LyondellBasell will buy food-grade post-consumer natural HDPE from Envision Plastics and incorporate that PCR into various blends for sale to packaging producers. Continue Reading→ The post The details on...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 23, 2022 | Resource Recycling News, RMDZ, RMDZ News
What are current policy priorities at national and state levels? A federal bottle bill, more extended producer responsibility bills and pressure on single-use plastics are all in the future of plastics legislation, industry policy experts predicted. Continue Reading→...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 22, 2022 | Resource Recycling News, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Ascend buys majority stake in Circular Polymers Ascend Performance Materials purchased a majority stake in California-based Circular Polymers for an undisclosed amount, giving Ascend a more consistent supply of PCR. Continue Reading→ The post Ascend buys majority...
by Bob Hollis | Nov 21, 2022 | RMDZ, RMDZ News
Analysts and recyclers expect low prices for recovered fiber could persist through year’s end as e-commerce gains fade, exports fall and Amazon’s efforts to reduce packaging continue. Source: Holiday shopping season won’t save weak prices for OCC, mixed paper |...
