Plastic Recyclers Southeast
River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral - Memphis:
PET bottle resin prices fall
North American prices for PET bottle resin fell 6 cents in November, reflecting an expected seasonal decline.
Market watchers cited lower demand and improving supplies of purified terephthalic acid and other raw materials as reasons for the November decline, which was expected by many buyers.
Can a Bottle Made From Algae End the World’s Plastic Addiction?
How 'supercritical' CO2 can lead to cleaner recycled resin
A form of pressurized carbon dioxide can be used to remove contaminants from post-consumer plastic melt, improving the quality of the final pellets, according to a research organization. AIMPLAS, a Spanish plastics research institute, recently wrote a paper for Plastics …Continue Reading→
“We Recycle Bottles. Why Don’t We Recycle Buildings?”
“We Recycle Bottles. Why Don’t We Recycle Buildings?” by SOM
Why You Should Always Leave the Cap on a Plastic Bottle Before You Recycle It
Many of us were taught to crush plastic bottles and leave the cap off. As it turns out, that isn't such an eco-friendly approach.
Why You Should Never Re-Use Plastic Bottles!
Plastic bottles have a numbering system to denote the type of plastic they are made from. We might think we are helping the environment by re-using plastic bottles but many of them can leach toxic chemicals when they are re-used.
Well, that's one way to recycle your bottle caps
This Chuck Close-style self-portrait by Mary Ellen Croteau is entirely made of discarded bottle caps. (A lot of them are from sodas, but deodorant caps, childproof pill container lids, soap bottle-style pumps, and tops from bottles of saline solution and …
Tips for plastic bottle recycling
A major part of plastic can be recycled. But what do you really know about recycling? 7 tips to recycle your plastic bottles water
Fairy Liquid bottle from 50 years ago highlights how long plastic waste lasts
13 Plastic Bottle Reuses (+ how NOT to reuse them)
When you can't avoid a plastic bottle, try one of these clever plastic bottle reuses to give it a new life!
How to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Jugs
Find a location to recycle plastic jugs and bottles using our recycling locator. Most plastic jugs and bottles are 100% recyclable and easy to recycle.
20 Ideas of How to Recycle Wine Bottles Wisely
You’re a big wine drinker and have plenty of leftover wine bottles? What do you do with them? Do you put them in a recycle bin and let them disappea
Why You Shouldn't Recycle Glass That Isn't a Bottle or Jar
Have an old plate or used lightbulb you’re trying to get rid of? Sadly, the short answer is that glass products that aren’t a jar or bottle aren’t all that easy to recycle. In fact, more often than not, it’s better to throw them in the trash than in your recycling bin, where it will wreak havoc on other recyclables.
This Is Why You Should Keep the Cap on When Recycling Plastic Bottles
After you take the last sip, make sure to screw the cap back on before throwing it in the recycling bin.
What Do Recycling Symbols Mean?
What do the plastic recycling symbols mean? These symbols are part of the Resin Identification Code or RIC, designed to help promote recycling.
Marathon Oil: Well-Prepared For Oil Price Volatility
Oil prices have fallen recently but Marathon Oil has shown that it can generate decent profits and strong free cash flows even in a weak oil price environment.
Recycling, Exposed! A Breakdown on How And What Can Be Recycled.
Recycling, Exposed! A Breakdown on How and What Can Be Recycled Recycling is a little more complicated than separating your cans, bottles, paper, and plastics. I know when I began my cleaning business, I had to take the time to … Read More ▶
Is Workplace Safety Being Hurt by Falling Oil Prices?
As oil prices decline, are producers cutting safety expenses? It may be too early to tell, but the death of three oil field ... Oil and Gas Accidents
How Is Plastic Recycled?
Plastic bottles and containers tend to be among the most recycled materials, but how does the process actually work? It starts with the consumer making the plastic available to the recycling company in some fashion, and then the professionals can begin sorting the materials. Then...
Learn How To Recycle
The EPA estimates that around 75 percent of solid waste – such as bottles, plastics and glass – is recyclable, but only 30 percent actually makes it into the recycling bin. Recycling is an important, easy way to make your home a “greener” place. And, by helping the planet, you’re improving your own quality of life, too.
Recycled crafts for kids: 3 cute and easy sustainable ideas
These clever recycled crafts for kids use everyday items like bottle caps, used egg cartons and toilet paper rolls to make fun creations.
