MRC Polymers, Inc. inducted into Recycler Hall of Fame
Chicago, IL – 17 January 2011 – MRC Polymers, Inc. was recently honored with a Recycling Hall of Fame award from Keep Chicago Beautiful, the environmental conservation organization working with the City of Chicago and local communities to promote recycling education and practices. Read complete article.

MRC Polymers engages in global information exchange with interns sponsored by Keep Chicago Beautiful
Chicago, IL – August 5, 2010 – “Beyond expectations” was an enthusiastic comment from graduate students from Israel’s Arava Institute of Environmental Studies as they recently walked the factory floor at MRC Polymers, Inc. in Chicago. Their summer internships are hosted by “Keep Chicago Beautiful,” which has taught the “Chicago Model” sustainability program as part of the “Waste In Place” curriculum to thousands of teachers nationwide for 20 years. Read complete article.

MRC Polymers announces addition of a Non-Halogenated, Flame-retardant PC/ABS product with over 50% recycle content
Chicago, IL – May, 2010 – MRC Polymers, Inc. recently introduced Naxaloy 770NHFR, an engineering grade PC/ABS alloy with 50% verifiable recycle content. This addition to their PC/ABS product assortment has a non-halogenated, flame-retardant V-0 rating and is UL approved. The resin pellets are available in all colors. Read complete article.

Spectrum Vocational Training
Despite the economic downturn of 2009, MRC found a way to partner with a vocational training agency to provide ongoing work for adults with developmental disabilities. Read complete article

Delphi Automotive LLP
Delphi cites use of 100% recycled material from MRC Polymers as the grand prize winner of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Automotive Innovation Awards for customer General Motors Corp. Read complete article

2010 Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC)
As a long-time participant in GPEC, MRC sponsors the Daniel Eberhardt Environmental Stewardship Award to recognize outstanding industry integration of recycled and reclaimed products in manufactured goods. Read complete article.

2009 Governor’s Sustainability Award
MRC was recognized for commitment to environmental excellence through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices. Read complete article.