Posts Tagged ‘Plastic Waste’
Canadian Foundation Recycles Plastic Waste
Regular readers of our blog posts know that Seraphim Plastics specializes in recycling commercial plastic waste. We buy commercial and industrial plastic scrap and convert it into a material that manufacturers can add to virgin plastic for making new products. We are pleased to learn of a Canadian foundation that does much the same thing.…
Read MoreGerman Scientists Discover Record-Breaking, PET-Eating Enzyme
Now is a fantastic time to be involved in plastic recycling. The need to recycle scrap plastic has taken on greater urgency in recent years, and this is leading to some pretty impressive discoveries. A case in point is a recent German discovery involving an enzyme capable of eating PET plastic waste in record time.…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Various Stages of Plastic Recycling
Since its invention, plastic has become a part of our daily lives. It is used almost everywhere and in so many areas of workplaces, homes, and even gardens. Its usage can be seen in a number of products such as automobiles, children’s toys, food containers, building materials, and other consumer goods such as clothes and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Recycling’s Impact
While most people understand the importance of recycling, the impact the practice can have on the environment can be hard to fully imagine. For example, did you know that the U.S produces enough plastic a year to cover the entire state of Texas like a giant Jell-O mold? Or that manufacturers use 88 percent less…
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