California’s combined recycling/composting rate increased by 5 percentage points in 2020, but the number fell far short of the state’s goal. … Read More…
California’s combined recycling/composting rate increased by 5 percentage points in 2020, but the number fell far short of the state’s goal. … Read More…
Speakers at a NERC and NEWMOA webinar analyze the impact of recycled-content mandates and how they facilitate a circular economy. Source: Experts discuss pros and cons of recycled-content mandates – Recycling Today Read More…
Recycled-content laws are a tool for driving post-consumer resin demand. But what if producers are given too many outs, feedstock is in short supply, or the mandates actually result in greater environmental harm?→ Source: Experts discuss trade-offs of recycled-content …
After bankrolling a successful effort to qualify a plastics-fee measure for California’s 2022 general election, hauler and recycling processor Recology has forgiven $2.75 million in loans and will distance itself from the push, according to state records and the company.Continue …
A joint venture between Waste Management and an investment firm will recycle plastic and paper into a construction material. → Source: WM teams with equity firm to grow recycled board company – Resource Recycling Read More…
A top e-waste researcher and author argues Apple’s recent self-repair program announcement is undermined by the OEM’s wider strategies around device design. … Read More…
Three researchers argue that the current system of trading recycled materials has led to inconsistencies in material quality and excessive price fluctuation. They note a centralized exchange for futures trading would benefit processors, cities and end users. … Read More…
A home appliance industry leader explains why his group would like to see extended producer responsibility proposals fall by the wayside in favor of the approach in the upcoming California single-use plastics ballot measure. → Source: In My Opinion: …
Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be recycled, a state-appointed commission alleged this month. Source: EXCLUSIVE California commission claims retailers violating plastic …
A group of brand owners that includes McDonald’s, Kimberly-Clark and others increased their use of recycled plastic over the past couple of years, but they’re still not on pace to hit their goals, according to a report.→ Source: Brands …