Navneet Chadha’s Post

"A nationwide 10-cent deposit on PET beverage containers could push the recycling rate for the material to over 80% in the next decade with a high level of bottle-to-bottle circularity, a MIT study suggested. The team of researchers used NAPCOR, U.S. EPA and The Recycling Partnership data, along with other research into recycling around the world, to examine how a national deposit return system could boost recycling. The study explored the connections between RPET supply and demand and the potential effect on MRFs if a national DRS program were to be implemented. It also touched on other recycling policies, such as extended producer responsibility and minimum recycled content mandates." https://lnkd.in/dEXTqUux #RPET #DepositReturnScheme #USA

📣 👏 The Responsible Recycling Alliance (RRA), a coalition organized by two of our members PreZero US and EFS-plastics Inc. alongside Merlin Plastics, oppose bills AB 2236 and SB 1053. Roxanne Spiekerman, Vice President of Public Affairs for PreZero US and one of WPA's Board Members explains in the press release, “The proposed ban on reusable plastic film grocery bags would force Californians to choose between two options, both of which carry with them negative environmental challenges. The canvas and sewn poly-woven or non-woven polypropylene bags are not recyclable by any known method in the U.S., contain zero post-consumer content, and are typically imported from overseas." Click the link below to read more about these two bills, their negative impact on both the environment and lower-income Californians, as well as why reusable plastic film grocery bags is the right long-term solution for recycling in California. #PCR #grocerybags #sustainability #recycling #plasticsindustry #plasticbags #responsiblesolutions #alliance #advocates #legislation https://lnkd.in/gj9TFsHY

PET Bottle Recycling Market 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑: 🌐📈 𝐈𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq The PET bottle recycling market is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the growing demand for recycled PET materials across various industries. This growth is fueled by the rising adoption of recycled PET (rPET) in the production of bottles, packaging, textiles, and other consumer goods. Governments and environmental organizations worldwide are implementing stringent regulations and initiatives to promote PET bottle recycling and reduce plastic waste. Technological advancements in recycling processes are also contributing to market expansion, enabling more efficient sorting, cleaning, and processing of PET bottles. However, challenges such as limited collection infrastructure, contamination issues, and fluctuating raw material prices pose significant obstacles to market growth. Despite these challenges, the PET bottle recycling market presents lucrative opportunities for investors, manufacturers, and stakeholders to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for a circular economy. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Company Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Avangard Innovative Phoenix Technologies UltrePET, LLC Evergreen Plastics mould Factory Complete Recycling Eco2 Plastics Kuusakoski Recycling PlasticsEurope Nederland Clear Path Recycling LLC Clean Tech Incorporated CarbonLite Industries Envision Plastics Segment by Recycling Process Sun Chemical Mechanical Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Application Food & Beverages Personal Care Pharmaceutical Consumer Goods Others #RecyclePET #CircularEconomy #SustainablePackaging #PlasticWaste #GreenTechnology #EnvironmentalSustainability #RecyclingIndustry #WasteManagement #RenewableMaterials #RecycledMaterials

PET Bottle Recycling Market 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑: 🌐📈 𝐈𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq The PET bottle recycling market is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the growing demand for recycled PET materials across various industries. This growth is fueled by the rising adoption of recycled PET (rPET) in the production of bottles, packaging, textiles, and other consumer goods. Governments and environmental organizations worldwide are implementing stringent regulations and initiatives to promote PET bottle recycling and reduce plastic waste. Technological advancements in recycling processes are also contributing to market expansion, enabling more efficient sorting, cleaning, and processing of PET bottles. However, challenges such as limited collection infrastructure, contamination issues, and fluctuating raw material prices pose significant obstacles to market growth. Despite these challenges, the PET bottle recycling market presents lucrative opportunities for investors, manufacturers, and stakeholders to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for a circular economy. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Company Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Avangard Innovative Phoenix Technologies UltrePET, LLC Evergreen Plastics mould Factory Complete Recycling Eco2 Plastics Kuusakoski Recycling PlasticsEurope Nederland Clear Path Recycling LLC Clean Tech Incorporated CarbonLite Industries Envision Plastics Segment by Recycling Process Sun Chemical Mechanical Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Application Food & Beverages Personal Care Pharmaceutical Consumer Goods Others #RecyclePET #CircularEconomy #SustainablePackaging #PlasticWaste #GreenTechnology #EnvironmentalSustainability #RecyclingIndustry #WasteManagement #RenewableMaterials #RecycledMaterials

How to increase recycling rates

"Despite extreme uncertainty, figures show advancement in the market. However, the disparities in the collection, sorting and recycling of PET around Europe will need to be addressed to achieve the EU recycling targets in the mid and long-term. PET collection and recycling accelerated in 2022 ahead of the new EU Single-Use Plastic Directive targets. The collection rate of PET in 2022 was 60%, showing an increase from the 45% achieved in 2020. Furthermore, the sorted for recycling rate for PET beverage bottles alone was estimated to be 75%, compared to 61% in 2020." https://lnkd.in/eaQDhpkV? #PlasticsRecycling

PET Bottle Recycling Market 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑: 🌐📈 𝐈𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq The PET bottle recycling market is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the growing demand for recycled PET materials across various industries. This growth is fueled by the rising adoption of recycled PET (rPET) in the production of bottles, packaging, textiles, and other consumer goods. Governments and environmental organizations worldwide are implementing stringent regulations and initiatives to promote PET bottle recycling and reduce plastic waste. Technological advancements in recycling processes are also contributing to market expansion, enabling more efficient sorting, cleaning, and processing of PET bottles. However, challenges such as limited collection infrastructure, contamination issues, and fluctuating raw material prices pose significant obstacles to market growth. Despite these challenges, the PET bottle recycling market presents lucrative opportunities for investors, manufacturers, and stakeholders to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for a circular economy. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Company Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Avangard Innovative Phoenix Technologies UltrePET, LLC Evergreen Plastics mould Factory Complete Recycling Eco2 Plastics Kuusakoski Recycling PlasticsEurope Nederland Clear Path Recycling LLC Clean Tech Incorporated CarbonLite Industries Envision Plastics Segment by Recycling Process Sun Chemical Mechanical Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Application Food & Beverages Personal Care Pharmaceutical Consumer Goods Others #RecyclePET #CircularEconomy #SustainablePackaging #PlasticWaste #GreenTechnology #EnvironmentalSustainability #RecyclingIndustry #WasteManagement #RenewableMaterials #RecycledMaterials

PET Bottle Recycling Market 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑: 🌐📈 𝐈𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq The PET bottle recycling market is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and the growing demand for recycled PET materials across various industries. This growth is fueled by the rising adoption of recycled PET (rPET) in the production of bottles, packaging, textiles, and other consumer goods. Governments and environmental organizations worldwide are implementing stringent regulations and initiatives to promote PET bottle recycling and reduce plastic waste. Technological advancements in recycling processes are also contributing to market expansion, enabling more efficient sorting, cleaning, and processing of PET bottles. However, challenges such as limited collection infrastructure, contamination issues, and fluctuating raw material prices pose significant obstacles to market growth. Despite these challenges, the PET bottle recycling market presents lucrative opportunities for investors, manufacturers, and stakeholders to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for a circular economy. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰 📧: https://lnkd.in/dXEyqxfq Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Company Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Avangard Innovative Phoenix Technologies UltrePET, LLC Evergreen Plastics mould Factory Complete Recycling Eco2 Plastics Kuusakoski Recycling PlasticsEurope Nederland Clear Path Recycling LLC Clean Tech Incorporated CarbonLite Industries Envision Plastics Segment by Recycling Process Sun Chemical Mechanical Global PET Bottle Recycling Market: By Application Food & Beverages Personal Care Pharmaceutical Consumer Goods Others #RecyclePET #CircularEconomy #SustainablePackaging #PlasticWaste #GreenTechnology #EnvironmentalSustainability #RecyclingIndustry #WasteManagement #RenewableMaterials #RecycledMaterials

🌍 The Bright Future of Recycled PET (rPET): Innovations Driving a Circular Economy ♻️ In today's quest for sustainability, recycled PET (rPET) bottle flakes have emerged as a game-changing material across industries. With global plastic waste generation exceeding 350 million tonnes annually, PET recycling is more critical than ever for reducing environmental impact and conserving resources. 📊 Global PET Recycling Stats: Worldwide Collection Rates: In 2023, over 60% of PET bottles were collected globally for recycling, with Europe leading at a remarkable 82% collection rate. Recycling Output: Of the PET bottles collected, around 57% are converted into rPET for reuse in packaging, textiles, and other applications. Carbon Footprint Reduction: Producing rPET uses 75% less energy than virgin PET and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50% per tonne. 💡 Applications of rPET Bottle Flakes: 1️⃣ Food and Beverage Packaging: rPET is increasingly used in producing new bottles, reducing reliance on virgin PET and closing the loop in the circular economy. 2️⃣ Textiles: One tonne of rPET flakes can produce over 10,000 T-shirts or 1,000 fleece jackets, showcasing its versatility in sustainable fashion. 3️⃣ Automotive Components: rPET is used in manufacturing lightweight, durable parts for the automotive industry, supporting fuel efficiency and emission reduction. 4️⃣ Construction Materials: Blended with other materials, rPET flakes are finding use in producing eco-friendly building panels and insulation materials. 🔬 Technological Advances: Innovations in hot washing, decontamination, and extrusion are ensuring rPET meets food-grade standards. Chemical recycling is gaining traction, enabling the breakdown of PET into monomers for infinite reuse without quality loss. 🚀 Challenges and Opportunities: While the global PET recycling rate is growing, challenges like contamination, collection inefficiencies, and market demand volatility persist. Investing in advanced sorting technologies, public awareness campaigns, and policy incentives is essential to further enhance recycling outcomes. The journey toward a zero-waste PET economy is a collective effort. Together, industries, policymakers, and consumers can transform the future of plastics into a truly sustainable reality. What are your thoughts on the next big innovation in PET recycling? Let's discuss below! #RecycledPET #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #rPET #PlasticRecycling #GreenInnovation #SustainablePackaging #EcoMaterials #GETrecycling #recyclingsolutions #wastemanagement

Europe recycles 72% of its PET bottles, and here in the Netherlands, we collect an impressive 95%. Why is the U.S. stuck at 30%? Why is the U.S. stuck at 30%? PET is an incredible material with unique advantages, but we need to use it better. A recent report on transforming PET packaging and textiles in the U.S. highlights an urgent need to close the loop on PET: ~90% is sent to disposal after just one use. The path forward is clear, we have to go circular. Why are we not there yet? Here are the main challenges preventing progress: ➡️ Economic Barriers: Recycled PET (rPET) costs 5–20% more to produce than virgin PET due to low fossil fuel prices. ➡️ Low Disposal Fees: Cheap landfill options in the U.S. create little incentive for change. ➡️ Fragmented Regulations: Recycling policies vary widely across states, causing inefficiencies. Many domestic PET recycling plants operate at only ~75% capacity due to inconsistent feedstock. What should the U.S. do instead? 1️⃣ Reduce. Always a good idea. & Explore where reuse makes sense. 2️⃣ Policies like Deposit Return Systems (DRS), recycled content mandates, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes have proven highly effective in boosting collection and recycling rates. 3️⃣ Scale-Up Recycling Infrastructure and Technologies. Although the report contributes a lot of progress on chemical recycling of PET I am a bit sceptical. I see the most benefit in optimising mechanical systems first. 4️⃣ Engage Consumers: Educating consumers and offering incentives for proper waste sorting and recycling behaviors can drive participation and reduce contamination in recycling streams. Do you think this will be enough? Link to the article by Systemiq: https://lnkd.in/e7FJSER2