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ReNew ELP Select Emerson to provide Automation Technologies

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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ReNew ELP Select Emerson to provide Automation Technologies

ReNew ELP Select Emerson to provide Automation Technologies

ReNew ELP has selected Emerson as its digital automation partner for the first HydroPRS™ (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling System) site located in Teesside, North East England. Emerson’s advanced automation technology and software will help achieve safe, efficient operation at the site which, on completion, will recycle 80,000 tonnes of plastic waste into fossil-replacement hydrocarbon products

Currently, many post-consumer plastics, including flexible and multi-layer plastic packaging items, such as films, pots, tubs and trays, are considered ‘unrecyclable’ via traditional mechanical recycling methods and are instead sent to landfill or incinerated. After a short first-use cycle, 95% of plastic packaging material value, or $80–120 billion annually, is lost to the economy, according to the World Economic Forum.

By converting end-of-life plastics into fossil-replacement feedstocks, ReNew ELP has the potential to make the raw ingredients for a circular plastics economy, creating value instead of waste. Pivotal to this is the construction of this first plant and in Emerson, we have found a valuable, long-term partner to create an advanced automation model for further plants planned across Europe

ReNew ELP utilise a ground-breaking advanced recycling process called HydroPRS™ (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling System), that uses supercritical steam (high pressure and temperature) to convert waste plastics into fossil-replacement, liquid hydrocarbons products. These products can then be used to manufacture new plastics and other materials.

The HydroPRS process is currently undergoing a Life Cycle Assessment by WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) to understand both its environmental impacts and Global Warming Potential (GWP), alongside the CO2 savings from diverting plastic waste away from incineration and into advanced recycling” said Daley. “Initial findings indicate a significantly reduced GWP when compared to Energy from Waste (incineration) and a favourable comparison to fossil naphtha, supporting the ambition of a viable pathway to net zero.”

As the main automation contractor, Emerson will be responsible for developing a complete automation and control solution to ensure safe, efficient operation of the demanding production process with minimum operator intervention. Emerson’s Project Certainty methodology, which digitalises project execution, will help deliver the plant on budget and on schedule, while its Operational Certainty methodologies will help ReNew ELP realise maximum operational performance and profitability over the lifecycle of the facility.

Emerson has the ability to support the environmental sustainability goals of industrial companies through greater efficiency, expanded use of cleaner energy sources, emissions capture and improved management of waste materials. Through collaborative project engineering, advanced digital solutions and lifecycle services, Emerson will help ReNew ELP create a solution that supports sustainable practices and helps advance our goals to preserve resources.”

Roel Van Doren, Group President of Global Sales, Emerson.

As part of the automation solution, Emerson will provide an integrated control and safety system, incorporating its DeltaV™ distributed control system and DeltaV safety instrumented system for process and emergency shutdown, plus fire and gas detection. Emerson’s Plantweb™ digital ecosystem, incorporating wired and wireless networks that support clusters of advanced measurement instrumentation, will provide visibility to process performance and actionable data about equipment health. The automation system will feature a broad range of severe service and general-purpose control valves, on/off valves and pressure control technology. A range of asset management solutions will be deployed to enhance equipment reliability and increase process availability and throughput, while minimising the time operators spend in the field performing manual inspections.

This first plant is expected to become operational in late 2022, with the first phase including one of four recycling lines, each able to process 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year.

https://renewelp.co.uk/

GAIA GROW’S CANNA STREAM SOLUTIONS COMPLETES PHASE 1 OF DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL BIO-COMPOSITE USING ENAGON’S PROPRIETARY MILLED INDUSTRIAL HEMP

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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GAIA GROW’S CANNA STREAM SOLUTIONS COMPLETES PHASE 1 OF DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL BIO-COMPOSITE USING ENAGON’S PROPRIETARY MILLED INDUSTRIAL HEMP

GAIA GROW’S CANNA STREAM SOLUTIONS COMPLETES PHASE 1 OF DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL BIO-COMPOSITE USING ENAGON’S PROPRIETARY MILLED INDUSTRIAL HEMP

 

Gaia Grow Corp.  is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Edmonton-based Canna Stream Solutions Ltd. (“CSS”), in collaboration with Enagon Inc. (“Enagon”), has completed phase 1 of the development of novel bio-composites using Enagon’s proprietary processed hemp biomass (both bast and hurd). The project was conducted at InnoTech Alberta’s Bio-Industrial Services facilities and is critical for CSS’ research & development efforts in creating added value from cannabis and industrial hemp.

Both Canna Stream and Enagon will continue to further develop the creation of a truly renewable and biodegradable bio-composite.

Interest in industrial applications of bio-composites is growing rapidly for applications such as automobiles, aerospace, construction, military applications, packaging, railway coach, and fundamental research. The benefits of bio-composites, including being renewable, cheap, recyclable, and possibly biodegradable fuels increased market interest. In addition, environmental concerns and the cost of synthetic fibres stimulate the use of natural fibre as reinforcement in polymeric composites. Biofibres are the principal components of bio-composites, which are derived from biological origins, for example fibres from crops such as cotton, flax or hemp, recycled wood, wastepaper, crop processing by-products or regenerated cellulose fibre. Advocates of bio-composites state that use of these materials improve health and safety in their production, are lighter in weight and are environmentally superior to traditional sources. This is consistent with the results of this project. The color of bioproducts changes with the biocomponents and their concentrations in the formulations. This could potentially be used for designing bioproduct parts with various colors. This development would create added value from cannabis and industrial hemp as well as a future opportunity for CSS to enter into new markets and grow their business.

 www.gaiagrow.com

ALTERNATIVE FUEL IS THE EASIEST WAY TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND OF ENERGY

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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ALTERNATIVE FUEL IS THE EASIEST WAY TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND OF ENERGY

ALTERNATIVE FUEL IS THE EASIEST WAY TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND OF ENERGY

Energy is the foundation behind any country’s growth and development to give its inhabitants a quality life and resources. Today use of fossil fuel is ringing the alarm button as it has far reached effects owing to rising greenhouse gas, higher temperature & change in weather, crop failure, economic disruption, pollution and diseases and ocean acidification.

Moreover, oil and gas are expected to get exhausted in the next 50 years and coal will be finished in about next 100 years. Also, carbon emission is a major concern for both developing and developed countries. Going by the numbers the global per capita carbon emission is at 4.17t per year which has serious repercussions on health and environment.

In a scenario where the world is struggling with many challenges to lead a better life, energy plays a significant role as it cuts across household, industrial and automobile sectors.

Currently the world is using 10% of traditional biomass, 8% of modern renewable & 2%nuclear sources to generate energy. Transportation sector uses 96% of fuel which is non-renewable. It is expected to shift to 58% renewable energy by 2050 which will include 22% of biofuels.

Therefore, there is growing interest in clean energy in developing countries like India, ways of providing greater access to such energy like bio fuel and CBG to address energy costs, energy security and global warming concerns associated with fossil fuels.

India alone will need 9% world energy to feed its growth by 2035. This growth is coupled by multi-faceted challenges such as the waste generation, pollution, growing vehicles, oil imports, loss of foreign exchange, global warming that is unfavorably touching everyone.

The Government is therefore committed to increase the use of clean energy sources and is already undertaking various large-scale sustainable power projects and promoting PM vision of Energy Independent India by 2047 and green energy heavily. The Government of India wants to develop a ‘green city’ in every state of the country, powered by renewable energy.

Initiatives such as Swach Bharat, Paris Climate Agreement and Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) are aimed towards a clean, healthy empowered environment and society.

The government has ambitious plans as there is a push towards a gas-based economy and is targeting generation of 175 GW of electricity from renewable sources by 2022. This will also present a huge job opportunity which is the need of the hour.

As per Biofuels policy, 2018 Govt of India has to promote production, storage and distribution of Bio-fuel and encourage participation of private entrepreneurs in the green energy sector. The Government is also giving investment subsidies and many policy incentives to increase the participation of young entrepreneurs. Additionally focusing to create an investor-friendly ecosystem to promote domestic manufacturing and also giving importance to infrastructure development.

For the proper utilization of garbage and to give a relief from garbage mountains and pollution spread all over the country, the Government of India has given many policies supporting and promoting waste to the Energy sector.

Clean Fuel Companies like NexGen Energia Ltd. are stepping forward to boost Local for Vocal & Make in India initiatives based on Swacchh Bharat mission through the production of energy from the waste and provide an innovative entrepreneurship opportunity for the business aspirant.

NexGen Energia is establishing a CNG (CBG) production plant through franchisee route with production buyback guarantee. This is presenting a unique and an ideal profitable business opportunity on very low risk. Also the government is giving subsidy Tax benefits etc.

As the processing for CBG and green diesel from garbage is being popularized clean fuel companies like NexGen Energia are leveraging on this opportunity and opening CNG (CBG) production plant/Retail outlets along with its storage marketing and distribution networks.

With the ultramodern technologies of global standard and vast experience in waste to the energy sector, NexGen Energia Ltd. wants to give a notable input in the growing demand for fuel and alternative energy resources of India. Apart from CNG (CBG) production NexGen Energia Ltd. is also running CBG Retail Outlets, Green Diesel Production unit, Green Diesel Retail Outlets, Bio Coal, EV Charging stations in India.

So, a bright and sustainable future signals both for clean energy (bio fuel and CBG) growth and employability. The clean energy sector creates a lot of jobs at all levels, especially in rural India.

Vision Composite Products Selects IDI’s Ultrium™ Carbon Fiber Composites For Their High Performance Carbon Fiber Forged Wheels

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Vision Composite Products Selects IDI’s Ultrium™ Carbon Fiber Composites For Their High Performance Carbon Fiber Forged Wheels

Vision Composite Products Selects IDI’s Ultrium™ Carbon Fiber Composites For Their High Performance Carbon Fiber Forged Wheels

In the world of high-performance automotive wheels, lightweight and strong, yet aesthetic and unique designs are the future. Vision Composite Products, the leading developer and manufacturer of off-road, racing, and after-market automotive wheels, has selected IDI Composites International’s Ultrium™ U660 for their innovative Carbon Fiber Forged wheels.

Seeking a better material solution than the typical cast and forged aluminum alloy used for performance wheels, Vision launched research into composite wheels and ultimately partnered with IDI Composites International and the 3i Technology Center, to develop their Carbon Fiber Forged wheels using Ultrium™ carbon fiber composites. The resulting solution enables high volume production at costs competitive with forged aluminum wheels. The approach combines IDI Composites International’s discontinuous Ultrium™ U660 Carbon Fiber Composite and A&P Technology’s continuous Netshape® preforms in a carbon fiber forged molding process.

“Ultrium™ is the ideal material for Vision’s new Carbon Fiber Forged wheels,” states Kevin Cahill, Director of Composite Technology for IDI Composites. “Ultrium™ is extremely lightweight and durable, with a beautiful appearance that has the ability to withstand extreme loads experienced on high performance vehicles. This material ensures that these wheels will not only perform well, but the moldability of thermoset composites allows for cost optimized and innovative design options.”

The Carbon Fiber Forged wheels were tested through a grueling, continuous 48-hour, 1,415-mile road test in a 5.0 Coyote Mustang at speeds up to 100 mph. The test ended due to a broken rear half shaft axle while the Vision Carbon Fiber Forged wheels performed perfectly with no damage. The wheels have up to 40% less weight than cast aluminum, and exceeded all regulatory and industry requirements.

“Our 3i Composites Technology Center is truly an asset that helps make projects like these possible.” says Tom Flood, Vice President and General Manager of IDI Composites International. “The 3i Technology Center’s testing capabilities and dedicated team of composite chemists and engineers allows IDI to drive innovation and push the performance boundaries of composites beyond the value limitations of conventional materials.”

The resulting Carbon Fiber Forged wheels are a testament to the commitment of IDI Composites International and Vision Composite Products to advance use of composite materials in new and exciting applications.

 

Covestro at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Covestro at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai

Covestro at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai

Pioneering work for the circular economy and a climate-neutral future

Covestro is experiencing a premiere this year: the company will be represented for the first time at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), an important national import fair for China in Shanghai. Under the motto “Pioneering a Circular Economy for a Climate-Neutral Future,” the materials manufacturer will present innovative solutions and technologies related to the circular economy – including the use of alternative raw materials such as carbon dioxide and partially bio-based raw materials that replace fossil resources, as well as a novel, groundbreaking process for the chemical recycling of polyurethane mattress foam – from November 5 to 10, 2021.

 

“With our broad portfolio focused on the circular economy in various industries, we are strategically well positioned to support China’s sustainable development, particularly the country’s ambitions to become carbon neutral,” said Dr. Markus Steilemann, Covestro’s CEO. “Our vision to become fully circular is in line with China’s megatrends, as we recognize that China will play a key role in the transition to a circular economy.”

 

Asia debut of mass-balanced MDI and polycarbonate

A key focus of Covestro’s presence at CIIE is the use of alternative raw materials. This includes the Asian debut of two ISCC PLUS-certified mass-balanced products with a lower carbon footprint: these are MDI – a key raw material for polyurethanes (PU) – and the high-performance plastic polycarbonate, with imported raw materials. Both contain a significant proportion of alternative raw materials, including plant waste, residual fats and vegetable oils, which partially replace fossil resources. And both are used in a wide range of applications: polyurethanes in insulation, upholstered furniture and automotive manufacturing; polycarbonates in the electronics, automotive and healthcare industries. Covestro’s mass-balanced products help make these end-use applications more sustainable, supporting the circular economy and, in some cases, climate neutrality.

 

Portfolio with diverse applications to enable circular economy

At CIIE, Covestro will be presenting even more technologies, products and solutions to this end. Here are a few examples:

 

  • The company has developed a new technology for recycling flexible foam from polyurethane mattresses that enables the recovery of both key raw materials. This allows the carbon footprint to be reduced along the entire value chain for PU mattresses.
  • Covestro is exhibiting its Triturn® CO₂ technology, which enables carbon dioxide to be reused as a valuable alternative raw material in polyol production, replacing up to 20 percent of fossil feedstock. It can be leveraged for many different types of applications and industries, such as flexible foam for mattresses and binders for sports flooring, as an answer to address consumer demands and the rising environmental awareness.
  • In Electronics & Electrical, exhibits ranging from 5G infrastructure to smart devices show how Covestro’s low carbon footprint material solutions can enable a new era of smart connectivity. The company’s portfolio includes polycarbonates with high post-consumer recycled content and with mass-balanced renewable raw materials that can reduce carbon footprints by up to 80 percent.
  • Renewable energy highlights include polyurethane resins that enable lighter wind rotor blades and improve the efficiency of their production, and various other material solutions for effective expansion of this renewable energy.
  • In the green building sector, Covestro brings its polyurethane solutions for energy-saving pultrusion windows and as insulating foams for buildings, as well as partially bio-based polyurethane coatings for wood furniture.

To learn more about Covestro’s solutions for a carbon-neutral future at CIIE, visit Covestro’s booth, number 3B5-005, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from November 5-10, 2021.

V-Shapes Announces Participation in Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai and Andina Pack in Bogotá

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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V-Shapes Announces Participation in Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai and Andina Pack in Bogotá

V-Shapes Announces Participation in Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai and Andina Pack in Bogotá

 

Bringing patented on-demand production of unique single-dose sachets that can be opened with a single gesture using one hand to important fast growing markets

Bologna, Italy. 4 November 2021. V-Shapes, an innovative supplier of vertically integrated products and services for convenient, hygienic and sustainable single-dose packaging, today reported it will be introducing its patented single-dose sachet manufacturing solution to two key markets: the Middle East and Latin America.

V-Shapes will be participating in Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, scheduled for 7-9 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In addition, V-Shapes LatAm S.A. will be presenting its solutions to the Latin American community during Andina Pack, scheduled for 9-12 November at the International Exhibition Center Corferias in Bogotá, Colombia. These two trade fairs are important venues for educating the global community on the business and sustainability benefits of V-Shapes’ unique hygienic and sustainable approach to single-dose packaging.

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Comexi Inaugurates Its New Technology Center, a European Research and Development Benchmark for the Flexible Packaging

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Comexi Inaugurates Its New Technology Center, a European Research and Development Benchmark for the Flexible Packaging

Comexi Inaugurates Its New Technology Center, a European Research and Development Benchmark for the Flexible Packaging

Located in Girona, Comexi CTec will offer maximum simplicity through training, industrial demonstrations, R&D, and custom designed solutions

Comexi has invested 11 million euros in the new CTec. The company already has a technology center facility in Montenegro (Brazil), and in 2022, a new CTec will be unveiled in Miami (USA)

Girona, November 4, 2021.- Comexi, a global benchmark company of and specialist in the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, has inaugurated its Technology Center in Girona (CTec Girona). As a result of this inauguration, the company strives to provide better services, thus clearly demonstrating its commitment to worldwide proximity, innovation, and sustainability.

The company, with a presence in more than 100 countries, not only has its own production plants in Girona and Brazil, but also has commercial offices in the United States and Russia. Comexi has inaugurated the new CTec Girona within the parameters of sustainability and energy consumption, which have made Comexi distinguishable for a long period of time.

The new Manel Xifra Boada Technology Center, CTec Girona, is integrated into the company’s production center. It has a multipurpose space of 2,500 square meters for not only innovation and development of R&D projects, but also for training, consulting, demonstrations, and an industrial laboratory. CTec Girona will have 9 state-of-the-art machines for the flexible packaging sector. In collaboration with leading sector companies, such as ESKO, DuPont and Asahi, for offset plate engraving, the facility will have a pioneering prepress area. Globally, the
new center will be a benchmark, not only due to its vastness and versatility, but as a result of reflecting corporate sustainability and the industry 4.0 project, which is a primary objective of Comexi.

This inauguration concludes the first phase of development. Within the next two years, CTec Girona will be complemented with new extensions, thus making it a global packaging sector reference point, at a functional level and for research and development.

In June of 2010, Comexi CTec began activities in Girona with an advanced flexo course for customers in the Middle East. The technology center was established with the same objective as that of present day: to impart knowledge to Comexi clients. From inception, Comexi CTec provided a variety of technology advice, as well as personalized training. Furthermore, the center has incorporated customer support for industrial tests, R&D, and innovation.

The new Comexi Technology Center features the most advanced tools regarding the digitization of processes and job workflows for printing and converting. One of these tools is Comexi Cloud, a digital service platform which assists customers with the improvement of their factory performance through the analysis of real-time production data. Consequently, this allows them to build and develop smarter factories. Comexi Cloud, the most comprehensive online platform on the market to visualize, compile, analyze, and store data, has reinvented the manner in which printers and converters manage processes.

The CTec Girona team not only manage the execution of various services offered, but develop these new spaces as well.

“Our CTec in Girona is the natural response to longtime latent needs of the market, as well as an example of the importance of innovation in our sector. As a result of the renovated technology centers, we offer our clients the best customized solutions for their businesses, thus responding to the trust they have in us”, stresses Manel Xifra, the president of Comexi.

Three ALPLA plants in Germany produce climate-neutral

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Three ALPLA plants in Germany produce climate-neutral

Three ALPLA plants in Germany produce climate-neutral

Emission reduction in Exter, Lübeck and Föritztal and regional reforestation project

Hard, 4 November 2021 – Following the initial step of significantly reducing their CO2e emissions, ALPLA’s German plants in Exter, Lübeck and Föritztal have been made climate-neutral in accordance with Scopes 1 and 2 with the help of carbon certificates. A regional reforestation project is additionally being supported.

CO2e accounting was performed in early 2021 at the start of the project with the aim of significantly reducing the CO2e emissions of ALPLA’s German plants in Exter, Lübeck and Föritztal. The goal of reducing CO2e emissions as much as possible was then announced, and this was achieved in the first step by means of a conversion to green electricity. This significantly lowered emissions from a good 22,000 tonnes of CO2e in 2020 to just under 2,000 tonnes of CO2e (Scopes 1 and 2) in 2021. For comparison purposes, this saving equates to the CO2e emissions of a good 4,400 passenger vehicles run normally a year.

Regional reforestation project
In a second step, carbon certificates were purchased for the remaining 2,000 tonnes, to officially make the plants carbon-neutral in accordance with Scopes 1 and 2. With the focus being placed on regional offsetting, a further 500 tonnes of CO2e were voluntarily offset through a reforestation project. This additional effort is supporting the reforestation of damaged areas and preservation of the forest in Bösingfeld, which is around only 30 kilometres from the Exter plant.

The reforestation measures are serving to build up a healthy, environmentally stable mixed forest covering an area of 1.25 hectares. ‘We are delighted to have been able to make a further three plants climate-neutral, thereby significantly further reducing our CO2e emissions. We are also especially delighted to be supporting a regional project with reforestation,’ says Georg Pescher, Managing Director of ALPLA in Germany.

Material Solution for application with Flame Retardant Requirements

Petra Löwer (Germany)
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Material Solution for application with Flame Retardant Requirements

Material Solution for application with Flame Retardant Requirements

The FR2 series is your material solution for applications with flame retardant requirements for low wall
thicknesses. The compounds are UL94 V-0 (1.5 mm) certified and halogen-free according to IEC
61249-2-21. They are available in black and natural colors. Natural color variants can be colored in
many different ways.

Typical Applications 

  • Seals for switch boxes
  • Seals for plugs
  • Seals for inwall outlets
  • Fastenings
  • Grommets
  • Cable holders
  • Profiles for furniture
  • Seals for windows and doors

Material Advantages

  • Halogen-free (according to IEC 61249-2-21)
  • Fulfills flame retardant requirements railway applications
  • Self-extinguishing, no release ofburning droplets
  • Adhesion to PP
  • In-process recycling possible
  • Precoloration in all colors
  • No silicones added
  • No interaction with copper
  • Temperature stability up to 85 °C

NAPCOR’S 2020 PET RECYCLING REPORT REVEALS AN 800 MILLION POUND INCREASE OF RECYCLED PET FOR END MARKET USE OVER THE PAST DECADE

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NAPCOR’S 2020 PET RECYCLING REPORT REVEALS AN 800 MILLION POUND INCREASE OF RECYCLED PET FOR END MARKET USE OVER THE PAST DECADE

NAPCOR’S 2020 PET RECYCLING REPORT REVEALS AN 800 MILLION POUND INCREASE OF RECYCLED PET FOR END MARKET USE OVER THE PAST DECADE

The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) announced today the release of its 2020 PET Recycling Report. Overall, the 26th annual report revealed a 10 percent increase in end use consumption of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) in the U.S. and Canada. This increase signals strong support of postconsumer content in brand packaging, and demonstrates the resiliency of PET’s value in recycling-minded communities — even during a pandemic.

Examining the use of RPET in specific end markets, the 2020 Report positions the industry at a pivotal point where Food/Beverage and Non-Food/Beverage Bottle categories grew by 32 percent in total, surpassing fiber for the first time as the largest end market user of postconsumer PET bottles.

In addition, over the past decade, there has been a cumulative increase in RPET consumption in U.S. and Canadian markets, climbing from 1 billion pounds in 2010 to 1.8 billion pounds in 2020.

“This continued increase of postconsumer RPET usage in bottles and jars is encouraging, and points to a commitment toward a circular economy by brand owners,” states Tom Busard, NAPCOR Chairman, Chief Procurement Officer for Plastipak Packaging, Inc., and President of Clean Tech, Plastipak’s recycling affiliate.

NAPCOR’s analysis shows the higher market demand outpaced collection, which drove PET reclaimers to rely more heavily on imports, after depleting their existing inventory.

While demand was strong, collection of polyethylene (PET) bottles decreased by approximately 2.3 percent in the United States, which resulted in a 26.6 percent recycling rate for PET plastic bottles, a decrease from the 2019 rate of 27.9 percent. The decline in recycling rate is not surprising, given the challenges faced in 2020, including closure of redemption centers and disruption in curbside recycling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020 North American PET recycling rate is 33.9 percent, which incorporates statistics from Mexico and Canada, in addition to the U.S. This is a slight drop from the 35 percent reported in 2019.

New in the 2020 PET Recycling Report is an in-depth PET Thermoform Market Analysis including postconsumer collection volumes of these packages which surpassed 2019 numbers.
“PET thermoforms have been a significant and growing end market over the years. By expanding our discussion and analysis of PET thermoforms, we have additional data points illustrating that thermoform-to-thermoform recycling is occurring,” states Darrel Collier, NAPCOR Executive Director. “We have worked to better understand the challenges involved with recycling PET thermoforms, which still exist, and are encouraged with the work being done by our PET reclamation and thermoform industry to incorporate into packaging; thus, closing the loop.”
NAPCOR continues to work to address the industry’s ongoing challenges, with particular focus on methods to increase the amount of PET that gets recycled. This is the 26th year that the PET Recycling Report has been issued.

https://napcor.com/

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