Taiwanese company says its machine offers “three-in-one” shredding, extruding and pelletizing capabilities.

Tainan City, Taiwan-based YE I Machinery Factory Co. Ltd. says its Plastic Waste Recycling Machine line of equipment offers “three-in-one” shredding, extruding and pelletizing functions in one device.

YE I says its water-cooled Plastic Waste Recycling Machines feature a three-in-one design that combines “the crusher, extruder and pelletizer into one unit, which simplifies the process and also saves labor and space.”

The firm says its machinery line can help produce a wide range of recycled-content resins, including polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), polylactic acid (PLA), expanded polystyrene (EPS), expanded polypropylene (EPP), expanded polyethylene (EPE), nylon plastic (PA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other resins have been processed by the equipment line.

“Thanks to the experience in the field more than 60 years, YE I has been able to develop low-energy-consumption machines and enhance the machines through custom adjustments,” states the firm.

YE I says one of its customers in Japan had been generating more plastic scrap as it was growing, “so they urgently needed to have two more recycling machine production lines to solve the problem.”  YE I modified its machine’s existing screw design to increase the output and “strengthened the safety design according to the customer’s usage habits, and improved the database programming [so] the machine will automatically calculate the maintenance period of the motor and issue a reminder.”

The Taiwanese company says its plastic recycling machines can be customized to meet the preferences of global customers. More information on the product line is available on this web page. 

The foodservice packaging company was given the certification for its plant-based packaging that does not use PFAS.

Eco-Products, a foodservice packaging company based in Boulder, Colorado, has been awarded the GreenScreen Certified Silver designation for its line of compostable plates and containers made from sugarcane. GreenScreen Certified is an independent, nonprofit certification standard that promotes products that do not use per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and instead use preferred chemicals in products and manufacturing.

Eco-Products’ Vanguard line uses proprietary chemistry to make grease resistance without the use of PFAS. The company says GreenScreen Certified products do not contain other chemicals of high concern or known regrettable substitutes.

“We are very excited to earn GreenScreen Silver certification for our Vanguard line of compostable products,” says Ian Jacobson, president of Eco-Products. “Finding an alternative formula to replace PFAS was our top priority. We also wanted to ensure our products did not contain other chemicals of high concern or known regrettable substitutes.”

According to a news release from Eco-Products, GreenScreen Certified evaluated every chemical used in the Vanguard formulation before being approved.

Eco-Products says it is the first manufacturer to earn the GreenScreen designation for a foodservice ware product line. The certification was developed by Clean Production Action (CPA) and the Center for Environmental Health (CEH).

“CEH and CPA are excited to launch GreenScreen Certified,” says Sue Chiang, food program director at CEH. “This new safety standard will empower consumers to make healthier decisions for themselves and their families.”

All Vanguard products are plant-based, Building Performance Institute-certified as compostable, microwave friendly, cut-resistant and effective in hot and cold applications. The initial line includes a variety of plates, bowls and clamshells, with more products to be added soon. Eco-Products has patents pending on the new formula.

An estimated 5,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the in-person event.

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, has launched registration for the ISRI2022 Convention & Exposition. The convention will take place March 21-24, 2022, in Las Vegas. ISRI members can register for the event now, and registration will open to the public Nov. 8.

“We are so excited to be together in Las Vegas for ISRI2022,” says Stephen Moss, ISRI2022 convention chair. “This will be a great global reunion for the industry as we gather to learn about the recycling economy and to see in-person exhibits for the first time in three years.”

ISRI says more than 5,000 recycling industry professionals are expected to attend. ISRI2022 will provide attendees with the chance to get updates on key industry issues and trends, as well as opportunities to acquire the latest equipment and technology. Attendees can also connect with thousands of industry professionals through networking opportunities that have always been part of ISRI’s annual convention.

ISRI2022 programming focuses on a spectrum of topics for recycling industry professionals, including issues like sustainability, untapped labor markets, fire prevention, transportation and supply chain challenges and opportunities. Some of the sessions include:

For more details on the sessions, hotels, schedules, convention registration and exhibition hall, visit the ISRI2022 website.

The product line specializes in collection and disposal of bulk waste, brush, debris and tree limbs.

Curbtender Sweepers LLC, Cedar Falls, Iowa, has announced its purchase of the Brush Hawg line of knuckle boom grapple loaders from Miami-based Iron Container. The product line specializes in collection and disposal of bulk waste, brush, debris and tree limbs. The Brush Hawg business now joins the growing portfolio of debris collection vehicles at Curbtender Sweepers. The Curbtender family of companies manufacture refuse trucks, leaf and debris vacuum trucks, mechanical street sweepers and regenerative air sweepers at its factories in Gothenburg, Nebraska, and Cedar Falls.

Brush Hawg limb and brush loaders have been manufactured for more than 30 years in Easley, South Carolina. More recently, Brush Hawg’s patented All Weather Cab (AWC) has introduced a new level of operator safety and comfort to the marketplace, Curbtender says.

“We are very excited to offer this new product to our dealers and customers throughout the U.S. and Canada,” Curbtender CEO Kevin Watje says. “By joining the Curbtender family, Brush Hawg will be able to expand its sales and service locations, as well as increase its manufacturing capabilities.”

Keter delivers technology-enabled waste, recycling and sustainability programs for multilocation customers across the U.S.

Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. (BGL), Cleveland, has announced that Keter Environmental Services Inc. has received a significant investment by San Francisco-based TPG Growth, the middle-market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG. BGL’s Environmental & Industrial Services investment banking team served as the exclusive financial advisor to Keter in the transaction. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2011, Keter is a full-service, asset-light waste and recycling management services provider based in Stamford, Connecticut, that delivers technology-enabled waste, recycling and sustainability programs for multilocation customers across the U.S.

According to BGL, “The company’s technology platform and value proposition enable consistent and reliable waste management services on a national scale, as well as real-time sustainability and operational efficiency metrics for its targeted REIT [real estate investment trust], industrial and health care customers. Keter’s distinct technology and service model is supported with an expansive coverage area of smart compactors and container-monitoring hardware that provide accurate, real-time data to customers and support Keter in maximizing service quality and efficiency.”

BGL notes that Keter’s proprietary technology includes a portal that aggregates financial and operating data that provides customers with insight into program performance to help companies achieve their sustainability goals. To date, Keter has aided customers in recycling 700 thousand tons, increasing landfill capacity by 23 million cubic yards and avoiding more than 5 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.