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Circularix And Republic Services Collaborate To Advance Circular
Economy With Recycled PET Supply Agreement
os Angeles CA /PRNewswire/ - generated PET waste transformed as a whole. By collaborating to ad-
LCircularix, a pioneering manufac- back into food grade recycled PET for vance the circularity of recycled PET,
turer in the recycled plastics industry, domestic use. Circularix and Republic Services are
today announced a supply agreement Leon Farahnik, CEO of Circularix, driving positive change and environ-
with Republic Services, a leader in expressed his enthusiasm for the mental progress.
the environmental services industry, agreement. "We are committed to About Circularix: Circularix is com-
aimed at advancing the circularity of sustainable practices and are excited mitted to providing a technologically
recycled PET (Polyethylene Tereph- to collaborate with Republic Services advanced, and economically viable al-
thalate). This agreement represents to accelerate the buildup of domes- ternative to hydrocarbon-based virgin
a significant step toward promoting tic recycling capabilities," Farahnik polymers. Founded by Leon Farah-
sustainability and reducing the carbon said. "This agreement aligns with our nik, Circularix is an innovator in the
footprint and environmental impact environmental goals and our dedica- circular economy by developing and
of plastics in consumer packaging and tion to providing beverage brands and expanding the market for food grade
other applications. CPG companies the material needed recycled materials. For more informa-
Circularix, in operation at its new Hat- to make good on their sustainability tion, please visit Circularix.com.
field, Pa., plant with a second coming commitments." About Republic Services: Republic
online in 1H 2024 in Ocala, Fl., has "Through our Polymer Center net- Services, Inc. is a leader in the envi-
committed to sourcing a portion of work, we're helping customers ronmental services industry. Through
its post-consumer PET flake from achieve their ambitious recycled con- its subsidiaries, the Company pro-
Republic Services' Polymer Centers. tent goals by producing high-quality vides customers with the most com-
The agreement comes at a time when recycled plastics for use in sustainable plete set of products and services,
beverage brands and CPG companies packaging," said Pete Keller, Republic including recycling, solid waste, spe-
are gearing up for mandates and com- Services vice president of recycling cial waste, hazardous waste and field
mitments to increase use of recycled and sustainability. "Our agreement services. Republic's industry-leading
materials. with Circularix will promote true commitments to advance circular-
Both companies are dedicated to plastics circularity, enabling a PET ity and support decarbonization are
the principles of a circular economy, bottle to be recycled into a new PET helping deliver on its vision to partner
ensuring that materials are continu- bottle." with customers to create a more sus-
ally recycled and reused, reducing the This agreement represents a proac- tainable world. For more information,
need for new resources and minimiz- tive response to the growing demand please visit RepublicServices.com.
ing waste. The agreement represents for sustainable packaging solutions
true circularity, with domestically and sets an example for the industry

More cost-effective solutions to global customers
D emo production of ice cream cups by PAC280K3 high-speed injection molding machine
The Arab Plast is held every two years by AL FAJER. It is the Middle East's largest trade show for the plastics and
rubber industries, providing global-leading companies with opportunities for communication and business cooperation.
At the YIZUMI stand, not only various plastic products were on display, but the PAC280K3 high-speed injection molding
machine was also running on-site to produce ice cream cups, attracting many visitors for in-depth communication with
YIZUMI staff.
Solutions
Considering the individualization trend and high production efficiency of thin-wall containers, the YIZUMI PAC-K3
series high-speed injection molding machines are suitable for molding multi-cavity thin-wall packaging products, with
advantages of high rigidity, high injection rate, high precision, etc.

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