Plastic Recycling
ICIS: U.S. Recycled Plastics Market Hit by Tariff Uncertainty
The recycled polypropylene (rPP) market continues to face supply challenges, with rPP natural pellet prices falling up to 20% from highs recorded in mid-May this year, ICIS noted.Senators Introduce Legislation to Verify Recycled Plastic Claims
The Tracking Plastic Act would establish a federal working group to develop standardized methods for tracking and verifying recycled plastic content in consumer products, addressing widespread concerns about misleading labels and unsubstantiated environmental claims by manufacturers.Recyclers warn government delay is sending one million tonnes of plastic to landfill
Modelling shows reform could cut wasted plastic by 370,000 tonnes a year, reduce emissions by 700,000 tonnes annually, generate $2.5 billion in economic activity, support almost 20,000 Australian jobs and attract a further $220 million in private investment.Global Plastic Recycling Accelerates Amid Circular Economy Drive
Global efforts to combat plastic pollution are gaining momentum through expanded recycling, circular economy initiatives, and stronger policies as governments and industry seek to reduce rising plastic waste and its economic impact.ESB Tosses Out Recommendation For Plastic Bag Ban
In conclusion, Benson said a ban is possible; it just needs the political will to get it down.Scientists develop ‘super-enzyme’ that digests one of the world’s toughest plastics
A 2026 study from the University of Manchester marks a potential turning point in our ability to recycle better.Spanish project targets enzymatic recycling of ocean plastic waste
Researchers will characterise the collected waste and analyse the microbial communities attached to it by studying their genetic material. They will also isolate bacteria capable of degrading different plastic compounds and identify enzymes with potential applications in plastics recycling.U.S. Plastic Recycling Hits 5.1 Billion Pounds, Says APR
The findings also showed that 94% of recovered plastic was processed within North America, with U.S. recycling facilities handling the majority of the material.New York State’s Polystyrene Foam Ban Expanded
The law had previously banned covered food service providers or stores (retail or wholesale) from selling, offering for sale, or distributing disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam.