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Diversified Plastics Inc. Introduces New Equipment and Facility Addition

(News | New Products)

December 19, 2018, Diversified Plastics Inc., a leading international rotational molder based out of Latta, South Carolina, introduces new equipment and an addition to their facility. Latta, SC - December 19, 2018 - ...

European Bioplastics Talks About EU Legislation

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2018, The revised legislative package on waste acknowledges that bioplastics play a key role in achieving European Union recycling goals BERLIN, GERMANY | The provisional agreements reached by the European ...

Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, Addressing the Innovation Takes Root bioplastics conference, Sustainability Specialist Sokhna Gueye delivered some uncomfortable messages. Addressing the Innovation Takes Root bioplastics conference, ...

UPM Raflatac Recognized for Recycling

(Label/Tape)

December 13, 2016, ... HS shrink sleeve films are compatible with recycling and meet or exceed requirements stated in APR's Critical Guidance Document established for improving the quality of post-consumer plastics entering recycling.  ...

Recycling Forum Set for 2017

(Trends/Management)

December 03, 2016, The second International Recycling Forum on agricultural plastics will be held in Germany next spring WIESBADEN, GERMANY | The second International Recycling Forum on "Agricultural Plastics—Potential ...

DuPont Technology Aids Recycling

(Flexpack)

November 02, 2016, ... that are said to be able to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins to a similar level as virgin resins. Company says this is a solution to the problem of recycling waste streams based on mixed plastics ...

FINAT Announces Recycling Awards

(Label/Tape)

July 10, 2016, ... focussed on the recycling of used PET release liner and jointly set up by label stock producers Avery Dennison and UK plastics processors Polymer Extrusion Technologies (UK) (PETUK). Brothers Drinks ships ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ... Fields, North America director, Packaging Solutions for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics. According to the company, the stand-up pouch made with RETAIN polymer modifiers is the first package of its ...

UPM Raflatac Offers Results of Shrink Sleeve Label Recycling Study

(Label/Tape)

February 07, 2016, Company reports RafShrink PO MDO 40 HS film label boosts recycling rates over PETG labels MILLS RIVER, NC | UPM Raflatac presented the results of a full-body shrink sleeve label recycling study, featuring ...

Toray Plastics (America) Celebrates 30 Years

(Materials)

July 20, 2015, Company, with three decades of manufacturing history in the US, now has three divisions and sells into a wide range of markets NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) is celebrating its 30th ...

SPI Announces Refocus Recycling Summit & Expo

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2015, The event, scheduled for 2016, reportedly will offer new solutions to manage recycled content and drive sustainability in manufacturing WASHINGTON, DC | SPI the plastics industry trade association ...

Jadcore Purchases 2nd EREMA Recycling System

(News | New Products)

April 25, 2015, ... Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH, announces Jadcore, a Terre Haute, IN, recycler of commodity plastics, has purchased an EREMA INTAREMA 1714 TVEplus. The INTAREMA technology replaces earlier systems ...

Spear Introduces P-S Label for PET Bottle Recycling

(Label/Tape)

February 24, 2015, ... APR (Association of Post-Consumer Plastics Recyclers) to create a recyclable pressure-sensitive label alternative since 2002 and although a solution had been discovered, the material was cost prohibitive ...

Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator

(Green Converting)

October 19, 2013, Product helps users determine how compatible a specific package is with today’s recycling systems and its impact on recycled PET production   HOLLAND, OH | Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) has developed ...

Commodore Plastics Offers Foam Label Technology

(Label/Tape News)

March 20, 2013, Labec labels are said to help keep containers cold for longer periods and to improve recyclability   BLOOMFIELD, NH | Commodore Plastics offers the Labec foam label stock, targeting breweries. Company ...

Eastman Heads Effort for Recycling Solutions to Full-Wrap Label/PET

(Shrink Sleeves)

February 04, 2013, ... specialty plastics, Eastman Chemical Co. Listen to a 6-minute podcast interview Eastman-Consortium-Live with Yolanda Simonsis, PFFC editorial director, and Holli Whitt, Eastman Chemical Co., market ...

Spear P-S Materials Aid PET Recycling

(Green)

August 21, 2012, ... recycling was done through independently certified lab Plastics Forming Enterprise of Amherst, NH. Testing was consistent with APR’s protocol and included commercially printed graphics, in addition to ...

Erema Sells Recycling System to Jadcore

(Green)

February 04, 2012, Erema’s booth at NPE 2012 will feature a 1514 TVEplus plastics recycling system that processes 2,000 lbs/hr and features ecoSave technology  IPSWICH, MA | Plastics recycling equipment supplier Erema ...

Facestock Is APR-Approved for Recycling Thermoform Containers

(News | New Products)

November 02, 2011, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials reports Fasson Direct-Thermal 200HD label facestock with S490 adhesive has been approved by the Assn. Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) for the recycling ...

Toray Plastics (America) To Build $2 million Solar Field

(Flexpack News)

January 04, 2011, Toray Plastics (America), a US manufacturer of precision-performance polypropylene, polyester, and bio-based films for packaging and industrial applications, has announced plans to begin construction in ...