Environment Recycling News Member of the European Parliament speaks out on Oxo-biodegradable plastic May 16, 2015 by plasticsinfomart There has been a lot of talk at the European Parliament about plastic bags, and they have recently legislated to reduce the number of bags in circulation, but an important side issue has been the extent to which oxo-biodegradable plastics can contribute to solving the problem of plastic waste which cannot realistically be collected from […] Read more » plastic products plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastics industry news Plastics News
Environment Recycling News Huntington Beach, California – cancels plastic bag ban May 16, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Two years after banning plastic shopping bags from grocery stores, the town of Huntington Beach, California demonstrated their overwhelming support for the bags when the city council voted to repeal the ban. This follows, hard on the heels of Arizona’s state legislature1 who recently passed a law against plastic bag bans, which they said “are […] Read more » plastic products plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india Plastics News
Recycling News A ‘Zero Waste’ vision for plastics May 11, 2015 by plasticsinfomart ROME (Scrap Monster): Landfilling of ‘one of the youngest waste streams’ – plastics – decreased by 26% in Europe between 2006 and 2012, according to German lawyer Dr Martin Engelmann. ‘This is now at 9.6 million tonnes compared to 12.9 million tonnes,’ he told delegates at last week’s IdentiPlast conference in Rome. Seven EU member […] Read more » Global plastics industry news plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machine plastic waste recycling machine
Recycling News Recent poll says 63% New Yorkers oppose 10-cent fee on grocery bags May 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart ALBANY (Scrap Monster): A recently held poll shows that 63% of the adult New Yorkers oppose the proposed 10-cent surcharge on plastic grocery bags. The NBC4 New York/Wall Street Journal/Marist Poll found that non-whites who earn less than $50,000 per annum were the ones who strongly opposed the bill. The legislation proposed by Brad Lander […] Read more » plastic products plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machine plastic waste recycling machine
Recycling News US scrap plastic exports rebound in Feb ’15 May 7, 2015 by plasticsinfomart SPOKANE (Scrap Monster): According to latest government data, the exports of scrap plastic by the US surged higher during the month of February this year, in comparison with the previous month. The exports had witnessed significant drop during January this year, following sharp drop in exports to China, on account of Chinese New Year holidays. […] Read more » plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machine Plastics News plastics news india
Recycling News MBA Polymers gives scrap vehicles a new life May 2, 2015 by plasticsinfomart MBA Polymers is collaborating with partners in the UK, China and Austria to transform 135,000 tonnes of plastic waste into raw materials each year. Together, they give scrap vehicles, electronics and construction materials a new lease of life, diverting waste from landfill, conserving natural resources and accelerating the transition to a circular economy. The company […] Read more » plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machine plastic waste recycling machine Plastics News
Recycling News Europe proposes tight curbs on use of lightweight plastic bags May 2, 2015 by plasticsinfomart EDGWARE (Scrap Monster): The European Parliament has voted on a new rule that requires EU member countries to phase out the usage of plastic bags. The legislation to this effect, steered by Margrete Auken , was voted on Tuesday. The EU legislation requires member countries to devise ways to cut down plastic bags consumption across […] Read more » plastic products plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machine plastic waste recycling machine
Recycling News From Bag to Bench: A Mesa recycling lesson April 28, 2015 by plasticsinfomart PHOENIX (Scrap Monster): The students at Mesa’s Sirrine Elementary School collected more than 312 pounds of plastic bags in about a month- the most of any school in the city- and on Earth Day they received their reward: a bench. The bench looks and feels like about any other- nondescript and slightly uncomfortable- but it’s […] Read more » plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machine plastic waste recycling machine Plastics News
