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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

Why should plastics processors and equipment makers care about recyclers' troubles?

from PMM Insight: A Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Podcast · host Endeavor Business Media

On this episode of PMM Insight, a commentary with Editor Ron Shinn: Business seems to be in a downward spiral for plastics recyclers. There is no national support or incentives for collection or recycling infrastructure, and state-of-the-art plants are closing. Why should processors and machinery manufacturers care? Because recyclers are a foundational building block for plastics circularity, which is essential for the industry's future.

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