Lately we have been getting large requirements for PET bottles in bales, both clean and dirty as well and specially post consumer PET bottles. Prices can vary depending on quality, cleanliness and location with ex-works prices ranging from 130 euros up to 300 for cleaner, single colour and less contaminated PET bottles in bales. Whilst […]
From January 1st 2018, the Chinese ban on 24 different kinds of waste, including scrap plastic and mixed papers, entered into force. Antonis Mavropoulos and David Bidemann discuss its impact. Since countries worldwide depend on exporting their waste to China this ban has large consequences. The EU alone normally exports 50% of their plastic to […]
Actor Jeff Bridges announces the launch of new website and ecological coalition Plastic Pollution Coalition. The coalition is pledged to ending the use of all things plastic. In a compelling video, Jeff Bridges highlights the irreversible consequences of plastic usage, from ocean pollution to human contamination. The Plastic Pollution Coalition video also features some criticism […]
French company launches pilot plant for the production of biodegradable plastics, at a rate of 40 kilograms per hour. French chemistry company CARBIOS, specialized in technologies dedicated to the recovery of plastic waste and the production of bio-polymers, announced the launch of operations at its pilot plant for the production of biodegradable plastic, incorporating its […]
A Taiwanese firm has addressed the need for recycling education. Da Fon, a plastic recycling company from Taiwan, believes that creating awareness and educating public on recycling benefits is vital for prolonged success of this environment-friendly initiative. With 35 waste collection centres in Taiwan, Da Fon is involved in ‘discarded plastic’ recycling from collecting and […]
The market for biodegradable plastics is projected to grow from more than USD 2.0 Billion in 2015 to USD 3.4 Billion by 2020, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 10.8% between 2015 and 2020. A report by top of the line market research company MarketsandMarkets clearly indicates that the market for biodegradable plastics will […]
More awareness is needed of the what and where of recycling. A recent poll carried out in the US has highlighted how confusion still plagues the minds of wannabe recyclers and leads to recycling contamination. In this poll, carried out by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and Earth911, 65% said they were not clear about […]