Plastic Recycling Archives - Plastic Waste Solutions
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EU to unify SUPD and PPWR with broader definition of ‘recycling’ – Europe
Posted on June 14, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe European Union has two major policies concerning single-use plastic beverage bottles: the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR).The SUPD entered into force in July 2021; the PPWR became law in February 2025.The SUPD...
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Pact launches new food grade recycled plastic for milk bottles – Australia
Posted on June 11, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingPlastic resin made from recycled milk and juice bottles has passed rigorous testing for use in food and drink packaging. Source: Pact launches new food grade recycled plastic for milk bottles - Waste Management Review The recycled rFresh 100 food-grade natural High-Density...
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Eastman ‘remains confident’ in chemical recycling project even as White House drops funding – USA
Posted on June 6, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingEastman Chemical Co. "remains confident" in its plans for a chemical recycling facility in Longview, Texas, after the White House canceled its $375 million investment, but will also "evaluate potential changes" if required. Source: Eastman ‘remains confident' in chemical...
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New partnership provides circular solution for local soft plastics – Australia
Posted on June 4, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingA new strategic partnership across the entire value chain is aimed at revolutionising the recycling of hard-to-recycle soft plastics. Source: New partnership provides circular solution for local soft plastics - Waste Management Review The partnership is expected to convert up...
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Australian landfills near breaking point
Posted on June 3, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingMajor Australian cities are said to be heading towards landfill capacity by 2030, with fast fashion and unsustainable packaging pushing the limits. Source: Australian landfills near breaking point This kind of waste is partly why the federal government will strengthen...
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Study complete for Viva/Cleanaway soft plastics facility – Australia
Posted on May 29, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingPlans for a soft plastics facility are closer after Cleanaway and Viva Energy announced the completion of their pre-feasibility study. Source: Study complete for Viva/Cleanaway soft plastics facility - Inside Waste Plans for Australia’s first large-scale advanced soft plastics recycling facility...
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Alterra and Viva Energy advance soft plastic recycling in Australia
Posted on May 21, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingTrial clears path for large-scale plastic chemical recycling plant Source: Alterra and Viva Energy advance soft plastic recycling in Australia | Sustainable Plastics US-based chemical recycler Alterra and Australian oil refiner Viva Energy have hit a milestone in plastics recycling. Viva has...
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State recycling bills offer solutions to economic chaos – USA
Posted on May 14, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingExtended Producer Responsibility bills offe supply chain relief to U.S. companies Source: State recycling bills offer solutions to economic chaos As long-held global economic norms and reliable trade partnerships are disrupted by the Trump administration’s ad hoc tariff policies, the need...
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Tasmanians return more than one million containers in four days – Australia
Posted on May 7, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe one-millionth deposit in Recycle Rewards, Tasmania's new container deposit scheme, was made on Sunday morning. Source: Tasmanians return more than one million containers in four days - Waste Management Review The most popular container types deposited were aluminium (62...
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UK shifts timeline for chemical recycling in Plastic Packaging Tax
Posted on May 6, 2025 by DrRossH in Plastic RecyclingThe UK’s HM Revenue & Customers (HMRC) department has set a timeline for updates to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), first introduced on April 1, 2022. The governing body is anticipating the deadline to recognise mass balance materials as recycled...
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