Plastics can be recycled to more than 60% by 2020
PRE released a study showing that plastics can potentially reach a much higher recycling rate.
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PET trays must be recycled separately
EuPR warns that PET bottles and trays must not be mixed to enable more efficient recycling.
New dimension of recycling at K 2013
At K 2013 EREMA will present the new technology in plastic recycling systems.
Dell's waste-free packaging policy
By 2020 all Dell's packaging will be made from sustainable materials and will be recyclable or compostable.
China's operation reorganizes plastic waste import
"Green Fence" operation has significantly limited plastic waste import to China.
Plastic waste to protect from flooding
Mixed plastic waste will be used to produce flood barriers.
New PET recycling plant in Poland
PRT Radomsko has launched its new PET recycling plant in special economical zone of Lodz.
Avery Dennison awarded for helping in PET recycling
Company from Pasadena was awarded by SPE for new technology to facilitate recycling.
SPE named recipients of GPEC 2013 environmental awards
Awards Recognizing Environmental Leadership and Excellence were Presented at the GPEC 2013 Conference.
Different speeds of European recycling
Five countries already achieved the EU target to recycle 50% of household and similar waste by 2020.
Cellulose-based materials instead of plastics in food packaging
European Adcellpack consortium is aiming to create an alternative to the use of oil-based packaging materials in food packaging.
Weakness of PET recycling strategy in Europe
The PET recycling industry is threatened by persistent structural market failures across Europe, according to Plastics Recyclers Europe.
