Industry News

  1. APP Group Advocates Sustainable Packaging Solutions To Reduce Plastic Waste In The US 3/27/2025

    The United States has been identified as one of the world's largest producers of plastic waste. In 2023, the country emerged as a major contributor to global plastic waste, generating a staggering 42 million metric tons.

  2. Gulbrandsen To Boost Polyethylene Wax Capacity, Build New Functional Polymer Facility At Dahej, India 3/24/2025

    Gulbrandsen, a global leader in the production of specialty polyethylene waxes and polymers, today announced its plans to build additional polyethylene wax manufacturing capacity and a new functional polymers plant at its site in Dahej, India.

  3. Lummus And Resynergi Announce Commercial Availability Of Microwave-Powered Plastic Pyrolysis Technology 3/6/2025

    Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Resynergi, a leading innovator in modular plastic recycling technology, announced the commercialization of Resynergi's Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis (CMAP) Modules. 

  4. 'Zuzu' The Hermit Crab Is On A Mission To Reduce Plastic Waste By Making Recycling Work 3/3/2025

    By any measure, the impact of plastic waste is reaching crisis levels, impacting our environment and personal health.

  5. ASYST Technologies Unveils New Website Showcasing Advanced Engineered Plastic Solutions And Innovative Automation Systems 2/26/2025

    ASYST Technologies, a trusted partner in precision plastic injection molding and automated assembly systems, today announced the launch of its redesigned website (www.asysttech.com).

  6. Resynergi Secures $18M In Series B Extension Led By Taranis To Accelerate Plastic Recycling Innovation 2/20/2025

    Resynergi, a leading innovator in modular advanced plastic recycling technology, announced today it has raised $18 million in Series B extension funding led by Taranis, the investment and asset management company of Perenco Group.

  7. SK Chemicals To Establish Waste Plastic Recycling Innovation Center In Korea 2/18/2025

    SK chemicals, the first company in the world to successfully mass-produce chemically recycled materials, has embarked on establishing a comprehensive plastic recycling solution center in Korea.

  8. Kyungpook National University Researchers Discover A Novel Approach To Mapping And Engineering Enzymes For Enhanced Plastic Recycling 1/29/2025

    Polyethylene terephthalate is one of the few plastics that can be effectively broken down into its base materials by microbial enzymes.

  9. Water As A Waste Management Source: SEOULTECH Researchers Revolutionize Catalytic Plastic Recycling 1/21/2025

    Plastics are undeniably useful materials that have found their way into virtually all human activities. However, with yearly global plastic production exceeding 400 million tons, the environmental threat posed by increased plastic consumption and disposal, contributing to its pollution, is also bigger than ever.

  10. Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC Announces Acquisition Of Island Plastics, LLC To Expand Sustainable Materials Offering 12/12/2024

    Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC ("Revolution"), a leader in sustainable materials and recycling solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Island Plastics, LLC ("Island Plastics"), a premier producer of 100% post-consumer recycled ("PCR") linear low-density and low-density polyethylene ("LLDPE/LDPE") film grade resin.