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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 Conference—an event sponsored by Plastic Technologies, Inc. and consultancy SBA-CCI, Inc. and held in February in Atlanta—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.


“We 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. “Confirming the viability of promising resin variants is vital to advancing PET resin science and the use of recycled material.”


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