Press Releases

"I disliked how difficult and messy it is to pour liquids into a bottle or engine crank case," said the inventor from Royal Palm Beach, Fla. "I thought of this idea to help eliminate the mess and provide a item that would be adjustable to help ensure a fast and clean pour." He invented the patent-pending FLY FUNNEL that provides the user with a funnel that is precisely sized to match openings for added convenience. This would help eliminate the need to carry arou

Following today's Advanced Recycling Conference in Cologne, Germany, Pyrowave announced that it has reached an important milestone for the future of global plastic recycling and in the fight against climate change. Pyrowave technology has successfully passed the quality tests of the Michelin Group with the first recycled styrene monomer with a purity of 99.8% produced from polystyrene waste. The recycled monomer can now be integrated into batches of industrial elastomers. For the first ti

Boveda Inc., the global leader in two-way humidity control solutions for cannabis, cigars, musical instruments, and other items, today announced the launch of the Boveda Closure system. The dynamic design integrates The Original Terpene Shield™ patented formula, found in Boveda’s sachets, within Drug Plastics’ Child Resistant SecuRx® closure. Together, this provides a child resistant package which complies with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements and a

AMP Robotics Corp. a pioneer in artificial intelligence  robotics, and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, has opened its new corporate headquarters in Louisville. Located at 1875 Taylor Avenue, the office unites staff from AMP’s previous locations in Louisville and Broomfield in a modern, nearly 84,000-square-foot facility.The new facility houses the company’s manufacturing and production operations, where AMP assembles and ships its AI-guided robotics syste

"I was tired of the mess plastic grocery bags create using traditional holders. I thought there could be a better storage solution," said an inventor, from Grand Prairie, Texas, "so I invented the PLASTIC BAG STORAGE. My design offers an elegant and organized way to store and dispense reusable, plastic grocery bags." The invention provides a convenient and effective way to store and dispense plastic grocery/retail bags. In doing so, it ensures that bags are easil

Today Weo, a healthtech startup using biotechnology to alter water at the molecular level, announces its official launch of the Weo Bottle, the first-ever portable water bottle that uses electrolysis to enhance the water you drink with the touch of a button. The Weo Bottle is equipped with advanced, diamond-coated technology that amplifies water's properties, making daily hydration even more helpful.Backed by over 20 years of research, Weo's unique, patented water conditioning system

Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products, is pleased to receive Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its CirKular+ Performance Enhancement Series C2000 and C3000 for use in polypropylene (PP) rigid containers. The APR recognition reinforces our commitment to enabling sustainable high-performance solutions to address the plastics industry's needs for design recyclability and the advance

According to a new survey from Republic Services a leader in the environmental services industry, despite high confidence levels in their knowledge, most consumers lack an understanding of proper recycling practices, particularly for plastics. In fact, confusion about which plastics should be recycled is leading some to forgo it altogether – at a time when demand for recycled plastics has never been stronger.As major brands set ambitious targets for recycled content in their packaging a

Today, iconic household staple, Shake ‘N Bake, ushers in a new era for its signature packaging, announcing the removal of the plastic ‘shaker’ bag from its products. Effective across its full product portfolio, this is the brand’s first step towards a more sustainable future – and an easy way for fans to make a difference, as 73% of consumers say they want to use less plastic, but don’t know how.1In place of the ‘shaker’ bag, fans are encouraged

With the automotive industry driving itself towards a circular and climate neutral future, the use of alternative materials, including those containing recycled content, to replace fossil resources has become more and more commonplace. However, the quality and traceability of such recycled materials are still of a major concern. In light of this, materials manufacturer Covestro has formed a partnership with China’s leading auto lighting supplier HASCO Vision to build a closed-

Braskem the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, today announced significant progress towards securing renewable and emissions-free power for its North American production facilities. The Company's current energy sourcing roadmap calls for more than a 15% reduction in carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 2030 with a path to carbon neutrality by 2050. Mark Nikolich, CEO of Braskem Ameri

Labrada Nutrition is proud to announce that their best-selling Lean Body protein shakes are now also available in recyclable plastic bottles! "Fueled by increasing demand from our convenience store customers, we are pleased to announce the introduction of our Lean Body protein shakes in recyclable plastic bottles. Same delicious taste, 40 grams of protein, and zero sugar!" Says founder and CEO Lee Labrada. Consumers can now find the same great-tasting Lean Body in t