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🌟 Exciting read! With an effort to reduce single-use plastics becoming increasingly significant, the majority of companies in the #plastics industry are heavily investing their resources into research and development to improve performance and minimise plastics’ impact on the #environment. Read about five companies that are driving meaningful changes in #sustainable plastic packaging... See article here: https://lnkd.in/dqMqQKaU Let's continue to support and celebrate businesses driving positive change in our industry! ♻️💙👏

So many of our partners, suppliers & customers want to do more to help the planet. In manufacturing the plastic debate rages on because we all want to avoid relying on virgin plastic as much as possible, but current recycled plastics are expensive and often of inferior quality - so they don’t necessary make suitable substitutes. Could this enzyme being looked at by CARBIOS make the economics of recycled plastic work? #recycledplastic #environmentalsustainability #conveyors #conveyorsystems https://lnkd.in/g6CRFgau

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🌍 In a world where sustainable development is becoming not only a goal but a necessity, the role of recycling plastics and reintroducing them into circulation is taking on new significance. As an expert from Elektrorecykling Polska , I am a witness and participant in these changes. Here's why our work is of immense importance: 1 - Dynamic market growth: From USD 38.51 billion in 2021 to an estimated USD 66.66 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.10%. 2 - Development in the packaging sector: There is growing demand for recycled materials, especially in the production of packaging for food and beverages, which drives market growth. 3 - Innovations and regulations: Increased interest in electronic products and regulatory support in North America and Europe favor the use of recycled plastic. Key points: 1 - There is increasing demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), especially in packaging for water and beverages. 2 - Consumer electronics drive the need for plastic recycling, which affects market expansion in the electronic and packaging sectors. 3 - Government regulations and environmental standards stimulate market development by encouraging recycling. As enthusiasts and professionals, we have the opportunity to contribute to building a better future. #Recycling #SustainableDevelopment #Plastics

PRESS RELEASE Soudal has already converted more than 500 tons/year of packaging to recycled plastics In recent years, Soudal has switched the packaging of many hundreds of products to packaging based on PCR* recyclate (*PCR: Post Consumer Recycled). This year, more than 500 tons of PE raw material have been replaced with recyclate, and the transition continues. Since 2022, the caps on Soudal PU foam cans have been completely converted to caps based on 100% recyclate. 'Genius Gun' foam adapters are also gradually being switched to 70% recycled material. Cartridges for Soudal silicone - available in many DIY stores - and other well-known products such as 'Fix ALL', have already been converted to cartridges based on recycled PE in various countries such as UK/BE/IRL/FR. This will soon also occur in DE/ IT/ HU/ RO and Cz. Soudal already produces more than 1,000,000 cartridges with recycled plastic every month. For Soudal adhesives, the buckets contain 75% PCR recyclate, a packaging solution that has been systematically used for several years. With these achievements, Soudal is firmly on its way to maximising the transition to circular packaging. At the same time, many other initiatives have been taken to significantly reduce the company's impact, such as the use of more circular raw materials and continual investments in renewable energy for production.

🌟 Amazing news! In the U.S., North American reclaimers collected a whopping 93.7% of plastic for recycling in 2021, with only 6.3% being exported overseas. Despite a slight decrease in the overall amount of plastic recovered, U.S. reclaimers managed to acquire an additional 21.4 million pounds of U.S. post-consumer plastic. This brought the total amount collected by U.S. reclaimers to 4,307.8 million pounds, accounting for 85.9% of the total plastic recovered. Let's keep up the great work in recycling and reducing plastic waste! Check out more details here: https://hubs.la/Q02wQbFY0. #industrial #manufacturing #manufacturingindustry #landfill #landfills #recycling #wastestream #wasteaudit #plastics #plasticsrecycling #paper #paperrecylcing

AirCushions made from ClimaFilm-100 are 100% recycled material content, most of which (82%) comes directly from the end-user's disposal channels (PCR - post consumer recycled). Due to the high content of household plastic trash in ClimaFilm-100, customers can save the recycling fee and the single use plastic tax in most of the countries, where a plastic tax is applicable. This allows big savings on taxes, prices and penalties. There is no comparable AirCushion film in the market that has an 82% PCR content and is processed to an AirCushion of less than 22µm making ClimaFilm-100 globally unique. Advantages: - carbon-neutral air cushions produced in carbon neutral company - raw material is already 100% recycled and goes into the second / third life cycle - the 82% PCR content is entirely sourced from EuCertPlast certified partners close to our manufacturing hub - Available as thinner than other films or as more robust film for heavier and more complex packaging goods (protrusive or sharp). EcoWave-100 is the trade name of ClimaFilm-100 air cushions also made and sold from our sister company AirWave Packaging in the US.

Plastic is used everyday in a wide range of products but despite its prevalence in society, there have been growing environmental concerns about the plastics industry. However, it's important to note that plastic products do have several positive environmental impacts. Let's explore the ways in which Deluxe Plastics uses plastic parts to promote sustainability: https://lnkd.in/emK-gtYf

The US Plastics Pact recently reported that despite limited supply, leading producers achieved 9.4% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content usage in 2022. The Pact is aiming to triple that by 2025, and with the EPA's target for a 50% recycling rate by 2030, they're looking to policy, research and innovation as critical pathways towards progress. Freepoint Eco-Systems' advanced technologies reach new heights in post consumer recycling, boosting supply in support of national recycling goals. #PCR #sustainablepackaging #plasticscircularity #reduce #reuse #recycle

Experts: Plastic-to-paper switch brings complications: Experts: Plastic-to-paper switch brings complications A session at last week’s Plastics Recycling Conference explored benefits and drawbacks of brands moving away from plastic packaging in favor of paper. Continue Reading→ The post Experts: Plastic-to-paper switch brings complications appeared first on Plastics Recycling Update. #opnecoxpress #wastefree #sustainbleliving #packagingindustry #sustainibility #recycling