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Recyclers form group to address problems with shrink-sleeve labels


May 8, 2013 12:52 pm ET

WASHINGTON — The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers is officially joining the debate on shrink label recycling. The Washington-based group announced May 8 that it was forming a Label Working Group “in an effort to focus on the ...

APR reinforces opposition to degradable additive use in plastics


April 16, 2013 1:14 pm ET

WASHINGTON — The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers released a statement reiterating its opposition to the use of degradable additives in recyclable packaging and films.

SPE names Environmental Stewardship Award winners


March 27, 2013 3:33 pm ET

NEW ORLEANS — The Society of Plastics Engineers' Plastics Environmental Division recognized seven companies with 2013 Environmental Stewardship Awards, honoring them for their work improving the environment.

Consortium focuses on recycling shrink labels on PET bottles


January 17, 2013 4:44 pm ET

KINGSPORT, TENN. -- Representatives from more than 30 companies have formed a consortium to talk about the challenges full-wrap shrink labels pose to PET bottle recycling and to find possible solutions.

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