PP recyclability – STADLER celebrates opening of Republic Services’ second Polymer Center in Indianapolis, expanding high-quality plastics recycling in the U.S. STADLER Anlagenbau has completed the design and installation of the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana 19-04-2025 - Archive
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STADLER celebrates opening of Republic Services’ second Polymer Center in Indianapolis, expanding high-quality plastics recycling in the U.S.
STADLER Anlagenbau has completed the design and installation of the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. This marks the second facility developed for Republic Services, following the successful launch of the Las Vegas Polymer Center in late 2023. The inauguration ceremony took place on March 18, attended by the leadership teams of Republic Services, Blue Polymers and STADLER, in the presence of Mike Braun, Governor of the State of Indiana, and Vop Osili, President of the Indianapolis City-County Council. PP recyclability
The new Indianapolis Polymer Center builds on the success of the Las Vegas facility and further strengthens Republic Services’ vertically integrated plastics recycling operations. The plant is designed to process pre-sorted plastics collected by Republic Services to recover PET and Polyolefins (PO). It will provide high-quality, food-grade recycled plastics for reuse in the production of new bottles, jugs, and containers.
The new Polymer Center was inaugurated with an official ceremony that included remarks by Jon Vander Ark, Republic Services President and CEO; Tim Oudman, Republic Services Senior Vice President, Sustainability Innovation; and Chris Nie, Republic Services Area President, and attended by Willi Stadler, CEO of the STADLER Group; Mat Everhart, CEO of Stadler America LLC; and Jürgen Berger, Head of International Sales at STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH. PP recyclability
Clearpoint Recycling, Enviroo sign PET supply contract
The contract requires Clearpoint Recycling to supply material to Enviroo’s new plastic recycling plant.
U.K.-based recycling and waste management company Clearpoint Recycling has announced a contract with London-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycler Enviroo.
The contract requires Clearpoint Recycling to supply material to Enviroo’s new plastic recycling plant in Ellesmere Port, England.
Clearpoint Recycling will deliver more than 30,000 metric tons of recyclable PET annually once the facility opens in 2027. The plant will convert discarded plastics into certified food-grade recycled PET (rPET) to meet the growing demand in the global market, Clearpoint Recycling says. PP recyclability
“The plant is a much-needed outlet for PET to be converted into certified food-grade rPET, which the U.K. market is crying out for,” says Mark Garrett, managing director at Clearpoint Recycling. “It aligns with the U.K.’s plans to implement a deposit return scheme on PET bottles in 2027, which we will be in a strong position to handle, ensuring market materials are secured.”
Clearpoint Recycling says the partnership allows it to use its U.K. network to implement a circular economy-focused supply chain solution and enables Enviroo to continually produce recycled polymers to meet legislation requirements faced by packaging producers.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass mark a second year of progress in driving global harmonisation of Plastic Recyclability
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and RecyClass published the second progress report of their collaboration, which aims to accelerate the global harmonisation of plastic recyclability.
Key updates include streamlining the measurement of intrinsic viscosity variation for PET bottles and harmonising the filter pack used in extrusion during HDPE and PP rigid packaging recyclability tests to facilitate future common assessments.
‘We are pleased to maintain the impactful partnership between APR and RecyClass as both organisations remain committed to promoting innovation, harmonising design for recyclability guidance, and continued progress toward a global circular economy for plastics.’ said Steve Alexander, APR President & CEO. PP recyclability
Over the past year, APR and RecyClass conducted extensive test campaigns. The main areas of investigation included inks and laminating adhesives for PE films, additives that cause yellowing in recycled PET for PET bottles, and metallised labels.
EF Polymer Secures $6.6M Series B to Fuel Global Expansion and Innovation
EF Polymer, a deep-tech startup pioneering 100% organic super absorbent polymers, has raised approximately USD 6.6 million (JPY 1 billion) in the first close of its Series B round. The funding will support international growth and further R&D efforts.
Founded to address global water scarcity and enhance agricultural efficiency, EF Polymer replaces petroleum-based absorbents with eco-friendly, plant-derived alternatives.
Their bio-based polymers help farmers conserve water and fertilizers while boosting crop yields. The company is also entering non-agricultural markets, including cosmetics and personal care. PP recyclability
Since debuting in India in 2020, EF Polymer has sold over 400 tons of product across Japan, the U.S., and France. With droughts and fertilizer prices escalating due to climate change, demand has surged, prompting trials in more than 20 countries. EF Polymer aims to scale up in core markets while exploring new verticals like horticulture, landscaping, and urban greening.
Beyond agriculture, the startup is innovating for broader sustainability. Collaborations include biodegradable ice packs with Iwatani Corporation and eco-absorbent sheets with Soken Chemical. These initiatives offer green alternatives to fossil-based industrial materials.
Key R&D priorities moving forward include diversifying bio-waste feedstocks beyond fruit peels, establishing closed-loop production, scaling manufacturing to multiple sites, and creating new polymer-based products for various sectors.
With fresh funding and a growing global footprint, EF Polymer is set to lead a sustainable shift in material science across industries. PP recyclability
