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Chemical Technology

Olyns | July 29, 2021

Olyns, a global leader in technology-driven recycling solutions, announced the release of a new bottle collection machine intended for high-traffic indoor areas. The innovative system offers a simple method for consumers to redeem bottle deposits while receiving rewards through a mobile app to encourage plastic recycling. The technique also helps in the removal of obstacles associated with the collection and transportation of recyclables. PepsiCo collaborated with Olyns earlier th...

Chemical Management, Products and Technologies

Elessent Clean Technologies | March 13, 2023

MECS, Inc., a subsidiary of Elessent Clean Technologies (Elessent), announced being contracted for the provision of a MECS® sulfuric acid facility by Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). The new sulfuric acid facility with a capacity of 3,000 metric tons per day (MTPD) will feature MECS® HRS technology to capture waste heat for steam generation, which will be converted into carbon-free energy. The new plant will be constructed at the Thacker Pass operation of Lithium Americas, ...

Raw Materials

Spartech &Crawford Industries | September 18, 2021

Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Crawford Industries, L.L.C. This partnership will provide Spartech with new opportunities for growth and strengthen its abilities to develop and deliver standard and custom plastic sheet and packaging products to its valued customers. "It's the beginning of a great and mutually beneficial relationship – Spartech has th...

Waste-management | June 10, 2020

In a recent position paper, Chemical Recycling Europe, a trade association founded last year to promote and implement innovative solutions for the chemical recycling of plastic waste, has called for faster recognition and legislation review to unlock the potential of chemical recycling. The organisation explained that the recycling industry plays an important role in the transition to a more circular economy by turning polymeric waste into new value-added materials. It went on to argue that the ...