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The scorecard is based on a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) approach to measuring sustainable practices. Typically, LCA measures energy use, raw-materials consumption, air emissions, water efflu- ents, and solid wastes along the entire life cycle of a production system—from the initial extraction of natural resources to the final disposal of wastes. The company says its scorecard is unique in that it calculates pounds of carbon emis- sions saved in purchasing plastic film products with PCR content. "The feedback we have been receiving has been outstanding," Jason Keiswetter notes. "Our customers are thrilled to see how they have been reducing their carbon footprint." THE ONLY TRUE RESIN MOISTURE ANALYZER. MOISTURE METER by MORETTO USA LLC 1715 WESTBELT DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228 USA Ph. +1 (614) 541-9696 - Fax +1 (614) 541-9697 info@morettousa.com www.moretto.com/en/moisturemeter MORETTO Hall 11 - Stand H57 CONTREX Hall 11 - Stand E65 IN-LINE PROCESS ON-LINE CONTROL ON-DEMAND ANALYSIS While the recycling market is facing economic challenges, Jason Keiswetter is confident about the business: "With new PE capacity coming on stream, we'll see competitive pricing from prime materials. This will drive down the recycle prices and in turn the appeal to collect and recycle. Those who are solely focused on recycling for profit will have challenges. Companies who are recycling as part of their business strategy or corporate culture and who are vertically integrated under one roof—sourcing of scrap, recy- cling, pelletizing, and extruding finished goods—will be in the best position to support their partners throughout the next several years of pricing volatility. "Companies like Petoskey will help their customers avoid landfill costs and increase sustainability efforts through the collection of landfill-bound plastics and the purchasing of products containing recycle content." "We are looking at anything that will get us close to a cleaner pellet that is closer to prime. We are chasing this perfect pellet." Petoskey's Recycling Scorecard is for customers that purchase products made with its recycled resins, which the processor says is a first in blown film. 48 AUGUST 2016 Plastics Technology PTonline.com Petoskey Plastics On-Site