Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)’s Post

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♻️ Recycling is a challenging topic. The recyclability of packaging items strongly depends on their materials. While food contact materials like glass and metal can be infinitely recycled without the loss of quality or safety, products made from complex materials like plastics, paper and board, or a combination of them can only be recycled to a limited extent, if at all. Our fact sheets provide an introduction to the commonly used materials ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dNcSkXC  For a deep dive into plastic recycling, read our dossier ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g5-WVPUJ

In the latest NOVA Knows Blog, Alan Schrob highlights the challenges of plastic film recycling and the opportunity it presents for a more circular economy in an interview with Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing. Read more about the new Connersville mechanical recycling facility and how it will help enable sustainable packaging solutions here: https://lnkd.in/e_pya-gp

This is why we need to shift to lightweight rigid plastics: Soft Plastics & Recyclability in Australia Stats: ● Only 11% of flexible plastics are recovered, making them the least recovered plastic packaging material. ● 98% of flexible plastic packaging is made from virgin materials. ● The recycling potential of flexible plastics dropped from 76% to 12% in one year due to reclassification and lack of processing facilities.

Currently, there is a very limited number of public initiatives to take post-consumer plastics (PCP) from scrap to reusable filament. Although there is a list of plastic shredders and filament recycling machines available on the market, they are typically extremely expensive and time-consuming, making them unattainable for individual use, forcing people that want to pursue it to make DIY and hacked versions that often produce sub-par results. What options do you know of? How do you recycle these materials?

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PCR Plastic Packaging Market size was valued at USD 31.6 Bn. in 2023 and the PCR Plastic Packaging revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.47 % from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 55.83 Bn. by 2030. The PCR plastic packaging market is rapidly expanding as businesses and consumers prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility. Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics are increasingly favored for packaging solutions due to their reduced carbon footprint and ability to minimize waste. This shift is driven by stricter regulations and heightened consumer awareness of environmental issues. As companies adopt innovative recycling technologies and circular economy practices, the PCR plastic packaging market is poised for continued growth and transformation, leading to a more sustainable future. Request forsample Report:https://lnkd.in/dQ72mRfp #PCRPlasticPackaging #Sustainability #Recycling #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendly

https://ow.ly/NGEI50SSPNj GLOBAL #POLYMERS WASTE Dear Colleagues and Friends ++++++++++++++++++++++++ World Economic Forum has put forward an excellent initiative for 🌎🌍🌏. The shared article gives the brief overview. I believe that the following are important 1. Plastics are the major component of Polymers. Other SOLID Components are Rubber and Textiles. I appreciate the focus on Plastics, but being Holistic, the other components are also important. 2. Tyre Waste has recently seen the √ action, but a lot more needs to be done. In some parts of the 🌎🌍🌏 it's still burnt releasing highly TOXIC Emissions. rCB and Tyre oil are good solutions. The best is TYRE TEXTILES. These have PET+Aramid. TYRE PLASTICS: We give the #polymer_technology for the HIGHLY CLASSIFIED work in Tyre Plastics being done by a few companies in 🌎🌍🌏 This is 80% Nylons+20% PET Obviously it's ⚫ in Colour. To add more value it can be glass filled. For still more value addition it can be flame retarded and we have Collaboration for ❌🔥 with Sandy Xu 3. Other Rubber Waste. 4. Textiles Waste. It's mostly Non-biodegradable. 5. E-waste. 20% is Plastics. Means that if E-waste=X, then 0.2 X is Addition to Plastics Waste. Today there are 15 types of Plastics in E-waste. 6. Packaging This is nicely stated in the article. But Will it not hit the economy ?? There's always a trade off. By and large, the proposed actions are Justified. There's an URGENT NEED to ❌ Aluminium as a barrier Packaging Material and replace with EVOH. I request World Economic Forum to please act on this. 7. Replacement of PVC with Polyolefins is a good way forward. 8. By and Large it's the COMMODITY PLASTICS which take the hit and rightly so. 9. This validates my focus on Engineering Plastics the Present and Future of Plastics. 10. It also validates my focus on Plastic Blends and Alloys. The Problem of Polymer Waste is a 😈 Let's 🤝 to ❌😈. Regards Yogesh D M #sustainability💚

The Uncomfortable Truth About Recycling Plastics! Do you want to know the 7 key challenges? Summary of Plastic Recycling Challenges Recycling plastics presents a complex set of challenges that require a strategic and collaborative approach. Key obstacles include the diversity of plastic types, the lack of economic incentives for recycling, design limitations, sorting complexities, supply constraints, operational disruptions, and industry-wide cooperation. By addressing these challenges through knowledge sharing, design optimisation, process efficiency, and collaborative partnerships, we can significantly enhance plastic recycling rates and contribute to a more sustainable future. So what are the 7 Challenges of Recycling Plastics? 1. Plastic diversity and contamination make recycling complex and inefficient. 2. Economic viability of recycling is often hindered by cheaper virgin materials. 3. Product design frequently prioritizes manufacturing over recyclability. 4. Effective sorting of plastics is essential for maintaining material purity. 5. Insufficient supply of recycled plastic limits its use in manufacturing. 6. Operational efficiency is crucial to avoid disruptions to production processes. 7. Industry-wide collaboration is necessary to create a truly circular economy for plastics.  What's been your challenges on recycling? Do they match these or do you have a other ones? Let me know, I would love to hear. POPAI UK & Ireland #recyclingplastics

VTT is inviting the CFCC Community to join their webinar to explore the future of plastics recycling and how they aim to contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy.  VTT webinar: Designed for recycling – How to lower boundaries for plastics recycling? 16.05.2024 14:00 EEST - 16.05.2024 15:00 EEST How can we design easily recyclable plastic products? How can we maximize the quality of recycled plastics? The diversity of plastic types is a key reason that makes recycling difficult and reduces the quality of recycled plastics. Join our webinar to learn and share about these topics. https://lnkd.in/gp7t4e57