by Bob Hollis | Oct 1, 2022 | #PlasticsRecycling, RMDZ, RMDZ News
In My Opinion: EPR needed for flexible packaging Flexible packaging has sustainability potential, but only if it’s properly recycled at the end of its life. The president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association says an extended producer responsibility program...
by Bob Hollis | Sep 23, 2022 | #PlasticsRecycling, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Thermoform-to-thermoform bill draws mixed reactions Current debate over a California bill requiring PET thermoforms to contain RPET derived from thermoforms boils down to one question: What will materials recovery facilities do? Read...
by Bob Hollis | Sep 17, 2022 | #PlasticsRecycling, RMDZ, RMDZ News
When assessing chemical recycling, ‘follow the money’ Recent years have seen a steady stream of announcements from chemical recycling operators touting technological breakthroughs. But two industry insiders recently issued a stern reminder to the market: Don’t forget...
by Bob Hollis | Sep 11, 2022 | #PlasticsRecycling, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Grant comments urge plastic sorting improvements The U.S. EPA received several hundred suggestions for setting up two recycling grant programs authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Read...
by Bob Hollis | Sep 4, 2022 | #PlasticsRecycling, News Feeds, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Niagara Bottling victorious in PET recycling lawsuit If a bottled water label and cap are effectively unrecyclable, and if statistics show a majority of PET bottles are ultimately wasted, can the containers still be labeled as “100% recyclable”? A federal judge...
by Bob Hollis | Aug 11, 2022 | #PlasticsRecycling, RMDZ, RMDZ News
Dow backs mechanical, chemical recycling expansions Dow has signed agreements to support both mechanical and chemical recycling plant projects, one located in the U.S. and one in France. Read...
