Plastics Blog
When we talk about sustainability and plastics, about 90 percent of the conversation is about packaging. That needs to change.
Who's the best plastics processor in North America? Simple question, but tough to answer. I'm tempted to give you a list of the top 10 — no, let's make that 20.
One of the drawbacks of setting ambitious goals is that people think you failed if you come up short. That happens a lot when it comes to plastics sustainability. And that's a problem because critics can argue that the industry only sets ambitious goals to avoid bans and taxes on plastic products.
Branding is important for housewares molders, and some of the leading companies have been around for decades. But it's a tough market for a company to see sustained success.
Don Loepp: "If time travel were possible, how far back would we need to go before the era of single-use plastics? I'm talking about before milk was in high density polyethylene jugs, drinking a Coke meant a 6.5-ounce glass bottle and motor oil came in 1-quart fiber cans."
Years from now, NPE2024 just might be remembered as the first trade show where the industry got a taste of how artificial intelligence is going to change plastics manufacturing.
Recycling rates are stagnant and while there have been some steps in the right direction, it's amazing how little progress there's been. So this year's recycling report card is pretty dismal.
This week's issue marks the first time since was founded in 1989 without a Rich Williams cartoon on the editorial page.
We had a very impressive list of companies trying for the Plastics News 2023 Processor of the Year award. The number of nominees was close to a record, and the quality of the entries was very strong.
This week at the Executive Forum, Mack Molding Co. is joining an elite club.
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