Wrapping

Shell Polymers and Charter Next Generation Collaborate to Deliver Certified Circular Film Solutions

The collaboration will help divert plastic waste from landfills and meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the packaging industry.

September 4, 2025

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Recycling

PureCycle Receives Association of Plastic Recyclers' PCR Certification

PureCycle Technologies

The company's PureFive resin, HPP15-100, has received the Association of Plastic Recyclers' Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) Certification, which verifies that the material is made from post-consumer sources.

September 3, 2025

Workforce

Currier Welcomes Back Experienced Industry Leader to Drive Sales Growth

Currier Plastics Inc.

With experience in plastics and manufacturing, Rob Knapp returns to Currier as Business Development Manager, aiming to strengthen client relationships and drive revenue growth.

August 27, 2025

Recycling

Agilyx ASA Reports Styrenyx Analysis Shows CO2 Emission Reductions

Agilyx

The report on Agilyx's Styrenyx recycling technology found that using it to convert waste polystyrene into styrene can cut CO2 emissions by up to 86% compared to producing styrene from fossil fuels.

August 21, 2025

Recycling

Community Poll: Confidence in Global Sustainability Efforts

Learn how confident your peers are in global sustainability efforts after the Global Plastics Treaty Talks ended with no consensus.

August 20, 2025

Sustainable Packaging

Global Plastics Treaty Talks End Without Consensus

Negotiators in Geneva wrapped up INC-5.2 without consensus on a global plastics treaty, leaving industry, NGOs, and governments urging compromise but pointing to progress that could guide the next round of talks.

August 18, 2025

Sustainability

Michelman Earns EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating for Third Consecutive Year

Michelman Inc.

Michelman ranks in the top 95th percentile globally for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

August 18, 2025

Closures

Origin Materials Announces Strategic Customer Relationship with Berlin Packaging for Sustainable PET Bottlecaps

Origin Materials

Origin Materials' sustainable PET bottle caps are designed for improved recyclability and lighter packaging and will be distributed by Berlin Packaging.

August 5, 2025

Recycling

Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One Agree to Enter Collaborate to Develop Pretreatment Infrastructure for Advanced Recycling of Plastic Waste

Freepoint Eco-Systems International

The collaboration aims to produce high-quality feedstock for both advanced and mechanical recycling processes and support the expansion of pyrolysis infrastructure.

July 30, 2025

Recycling

Agilyx Signs Agreement to Acquire 44% of GreenDot Global

Agilyx

This investment expands Agilyx's presence in the European plastic recycling market and aims to create a global platform for sourcing and supplying feedstock to the advanced recycling industry.

July 30, 2025

Recycling

PureCycle Announces $300 Million Capital Raise Fueling Global Expansion in Asia, Europe and U.S.

PureCycle Technologies

The money will expand its plastic recycling capacity to one billion pounds by 2030, with new facilities planned in Thailand and Belgium, and an expansion in Augusta, Georgia.

July 2, 2025

Workforce

CJ Biomaterials Appoints Allan Chung as CEO

CJ Biomaterials

Chung will lead the company as it seeks to advance the innovation and commercialization of its sustainable PHACT PHA technology.

July 2, 2025

Bio-based

Avantium & Hordijk Team Up to Bring Plant-Based Plastic to Market

Avantium

Avantium N.V. has secured a capacity reservation agreement with Royal Hordijk, allowing Hordijk to use Avantium's plant-based and recyclable PEF polymer in various packaging applications.

July 1, 2025