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Recycling codes on a range of product packaging
Recycling

Resin Identification & Recycling Labels in an EPR World

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are enacted by more governments and municipalities, manufacturers and packaging companies face new levels of accountability for what happens to their packaging after it serves its main purpose. In this environment, even small on-pack details, like resin identification codes (RICs), carry increased regulatory, financial,…
ccloskey
March 4, 2026
Case Study

Responsible Processing of Expired PE Gas Pipe Material

Client One of the world’s leading petrochemical producers  Industry Petrochemical Manufacturing & Polyethylene Production Background A petrochemical producer manufactures polyethylene (PE) gas-piping material, the yellow, industry-standard polyethylene piping commonly used for natural gas and wiring-cable applications. They had accumulated nearly 1 million pounds of structurally sound material, but it could…
ccloskey
February 5, 2026
Recycling

Unpacking the Myths: The Real Story Behind Plastic Recycling

Recycling is the process of converting waste into reusable materials. In theory, almost all plastic can be recycled—but in practice, various barriers make the process far from perfect. These challenges have fueled headlines, lawsuits, and public debates portraying plastic recycling as a “lie.” The truth is more complex. Plastic recycling…
ccloskey
November 18, 2025
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Equipment and Technology

Innovative Equipment: Jellybot

At Sunrise Services, we’re environmental partners for petrochemical producers, carefully recovering spilled and scrap polymer from major petrochemical plants to return the resins to a clean, homogeneous, reusable state. As the needs of petrochemical plants have evolved and advanced, so have Sunrise’s recovery solutions. Our ability to address any polymer…
Larissa Gula
September 4, 2025
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News

Sunrise Services Receives Third Gold Safety Excellence Award

Sunrise Services was recently recognized for its ongoing commitment to workplace safety at the 38th Annual Safety Excellence Awards (SEA), held on May 16. The event was once again presented by the Industry Business Roundtable (IBR) and the Health and Safety Council Health® (HASC). The company received the Gold Safety…
Larissa Gula
June 4, 2025