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Public Utilities, Waste Management

Plastics Industry Association Supports American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act and American Innovation and Jobs Act

April 19, 2023

Via: Waste360

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds the introduction of the “American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act,” H.R. 368 sponsored by Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) and Congressman John Larson (D-CT) and the “American Innovation and Jobs Act,” S. 866, sponsored by […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Plastics Industry Association Releases 2022 Economic Recap

January 5, 2023

Via: Waste360

Despite a downturn in economic growth, the U.S. plastics industry continued to shift upwards. Dr. Perc Pineda, chief economist at the Plastics Industry Association, published a recap of the industry and its growth throughout the supply chain in 2022. “Data […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Carbios receives €30 million EIB loan for enzymatic recycling technology

December 21, 2021

Via: Waste Management World

Carbios, a pioneer in the development of enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end-of-life of plastic and textile polymers and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the signing of a €30 million loan agreement supported by the European Commission InnovFin Energy […]


Public Utilities, Waste Management

Proactive Approach Needed to Address Plastic Pollution

January 6, 2020

Via: Waste360

As debates around plastic pollution continue to grow, Plastics News points out that an underlying question for 2020 will be how to pay for the recycling infrastructure that industry, environmental groups and governments all say is needed. The op-ed points […]