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Updated 06:38:40 UST, 17 Feb 2012

Action to accelerate recycling event held in Texas sets 20% recycling goalk

FRISCO, TEXAS (Scrap Monster): The event 'Action to Accelerate Recycling' was held in Dallas, Texas on February 10 and 11 with the objective of producing a plan to boost recycling rates by 20% points in three years.

Attendees were asked to consider ways to make "recycling the social norm, not the exception."

The event was sponsored…

Plastic industry gains pace after recession: GIA

The global consumption of plastics is expected to reach 297.5 million tonnes by 2015, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts(GIA).
Indiaâ€™s first PET bottle recycling launched in Mumbai

Indiaâ€™s first ever polyethylene (PET) bottle recycling machine for consumers was launched by Bisleri International here. For over a decade, Bisleri International has been working on enhancing recycling of used PET bottles in India.
GlyEco signs asset purchase agreement with Recycool

GlyEco Inc has signed an asset purchase agreement with Recycool, a dominant recycler in the Mineapolis, according to a press release.
AERT to participate in International Builders Show in Orlando

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies,Inc will once again participate in the International Builders Show in Orlando from February 8th to 11th this year, according to a press release.
British Plastics Federation: Govt proposal to create extra $70 mn burden

The BPF is disappointed that the views of DEFRA's own expert committee, the Advisory Committee of Packaging's Plastic Packaging Recycling Task Force has been ignored.
ECO plastics acquires loan from WRAP for expansion

ECO plastics has received a loan of Â£1.15 million from WRAP in order to expand its facility in North East England.
Ziploc donates Earthscapes playground made of 99% recycled plastic

On Wednesday, the City of Corpus Christi recognized the one-year anniversary of Corpus Christi Recycles, its single-stream recycling program featuring Recyclebank rewards that was launched in January of last year in partnership with the Ziploc brand.
Ford to recycle 2 million plastic bottles

Ford, through the use of REPREVE, plans to divert about 2 million post-consumer plastic bottles for use in the new Focus Electric and other new vehicles for the next model year
Shongai commissions plastics recycling plant

Shongai Packaging Industry Limited has commissioned a state-of-the-art plastics re-cycling plant in Otta, Ogun State as part of its eco-friendly manufacturing process. The Shongai plant is capable of treating and converting 24 tonnes of waste plastics to re-usable materials per day.
Steady growth in expanded polystyrene packaging recycling: AFPR

The recently released 2010 EPS Recycling Rate Report conducted by the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers (AFPR) demonstrates steady growth in the amount of Expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging recycling since the 1990s. AFPR releases recycling rates every 2 years.
Canadian Waste Recycling Expo marks huge success

The 2011 Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo held last month turned out to be huge success in history with a sold out show floor. The 14th edition hosted 182 exhibitors from 4 countries in 82,593 gross square feet
GlyEco completes reverse merger into Environmental Credits, Ltd

GlyEco Technology(TM) is a breakthrough patent pending processing system and green chemistry solution that enables businesses to handle the removal of their waste glycol in a responsible and environmentally safe manner

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Transparent conductors market in PV industry to grow 30% in 2012

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Waterfront Place hotel gifts $25000 to Remember The Miners

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Fuel cell adoption to rise on likely significant fall in prices: Pike Research

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