Plastic Recycling

Norfund invests to expand plastic recycling in Vietnam

Circular Plastics Company (CPC) is a PET recycling company producing recycled PET flakes and food‑grade rPET pellets for both the domestic Vietnamese market and export to European markets.

French cities urged to lead on single-use plastic reduction

Such local policy tools can help create demand for sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and support circular economy goals.

Plastics recycling project involving BlueAlp, Shell and others receives award from Dutch government

BlueAlp’s technology currently achieves high oil purity while reducing energy consumption compared to traditional pyrolysis methods.

Japan signals next steps on recycled plastic use in packaging

Japan is also preparing to implement new certification standards for beverage bottles and other plastic packaging, which will take effect on 24 January 2026.

Chemists convert plastic waste into a powerful new tool to capture carbon dioxide

Unlike some carbon capture materials that require high pressure or extreme heat to produce, BAETA forms at ambient temperatures.

Health threat of global plastics projected to soar, researchers warn

Then it gets chucked in the rubbish — or littered.

Global Plastic Recycling Market Forecast to Hit $60.2 Billion by 2031

Meanwhile, AI-enabled sorting systems have reduced contamination in recycled materials to just 2%.

Coalition unites to ‘modernize’ plastic recycling systems in America

This year, the coalition plans to take ‘urgent’ and ‘coordinated’ action, working alongside Congress to drive manufacturing and recycling innovation in America.

County expands plastic recycling options

Plastic bags should not be placed in curbside recycling carts.

PH joins first meeting of UN Global Plastics Treaty

Negotiations like these are a mix of science, politics, and persuasion.

OMV CEO says strict rules on plastic recycling could stifle innovation

The group currently has 200,000 tonnes of mechanical and 16,000 tonnes of chemical recycling capacity.

U.S. Plastic Recycling Gets Boost from New Council Initiative

A priority is upgrading outdated recycling infrastructure to better process complex plastic materials.

A1 Plastics Begins Construction on Cambodia PET Recycling Factory

He noted that the initiative aligns closely with national priorities to promote responsible resource management and industrial diversification.

Company provides recycling solution for Union County, diverts 29 tons of plastic waste

Flexible plastic films such as grocery bags, shrink wrap, shipping pouches and cereal box liners are notoriously difficult to recycle curbside because they can jam sorting machinery.

California Announces $3.35 Million Settlement with Plastic Bag Manufacturers

Attorney General Bonta obtained settlements in October 2025 with Revolution, Metro Poly, PreZero, and API, who agreed to stop sell plastic bags in California and collectively paid $1,753,000.

Recycle B.C. Extends Pink Box Recycling Program to Vancouver Apartments

Metro Vancouver data shows that recyclable plastics still represent nearly 20 percent of the region’s waste stream, second only to organics.

New Report Exposes the Limits of Plastic Recycling

And with global plastic production projected to triple by 2050, voluntary measures made by corporations won’t be enough.

World Recycled Plastics Market Projected to Reach $102.4 Billion by 2033

In the U.S., state-level rules such as California’s 50% recycled content mandate for beverage containers by 2030 are creating strong regional demand.

Japan eyes stronger partnerships in addressing plastic pollution

Aside from this, he said scientific tools could help provide accurate data on pollution levels and improve recycling and reuse systems.

EU targets virgin plastic imports with new circularity measures

As a result, it plans to collaborate with the European Investment Bank and national banks to enhance financing for the circular economy. 

New Report: Global Recycled Plastic Market Forecast to Double by 2031

Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates the global recycled plastic market, accounting for more than 58% of total demand.

Emerald Packaging replaces one million pounds of virgin plastic with PCR

Emerald Packaging notes that integrating PCR materials can divert plastic waste from landfills and reduce carbon emissions produced from virgin plastic production.

Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050

An even bigger surprise is that it’s not the plastic that’s the problem.

ACOR calls for urgent action on plastic packaging

According to ACOR, Australia uses more than 1.3 million tonnes of plastic packaging each year – most of it imported – yet over a million tonnes still end up landfilled or littered.

New Book Sounds Alarm on Plastic Pollution, Demands Global Action

The authors also link plastics, derived from fossil fuels, to the climate crisis, estimating lifecycle emissions at four times those of global aviation.