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New materials recycling challenges addressed

When it comes to packaging materials, innovation and recycling are sometimes at odds.

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When it comes to packaging materials, innovation and recycling are sometimes at odds. At The Packaging Conferenceβ€”an event sponsored by Plastic Technologies, Inc. and consultancy SBA-CCI, Inc. and held in February in Atlantaβ€”representatives from three plastics-related organizations presented updates on the latest initiatives being developed to address emerging package recycling challenges.


From the PET Resin Association (PETRA), executive director Ralph Vasami spoke about a new recyclability assessment model that includes testing and evaluation criteria for special-use and innovative resins having a low market presence.


β€œWe believe the PETRA Model will increase both innovation and recyclability testing by focusing on real-market resin performance and the evaluation needs of producers, brand owners, and recyclers,” Vasami said. β€œConfirming the viability of promising resin variants is vital to advancing PET resin science and the use of recycled material.”


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