The Environment and Climate Change subcommittee discussed merits of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, CLEAN Future Act and Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. … Read More…
The Environment and Climate Change subcommittee discussed merits of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, CLEAN Future Act and Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. … Read More…
Thursday, the House is holding a hearing on a series of recycling bills titled, “No Time to Waste: Solutions for America’s Broken Recycling System.” Even before the hearing, there… Source: Federal momentum will push us closer to standards that can save American recycling | The Hill Read More…
Aluminum industry rolls out new model to bolster MRFs Two can manufacturers have developed a lease-to-own approach for recycling facilities looking to target UBCs in a more effective way. … Read More…
The push to cut fiber from California’s EPR program Nearly a dozen legislators have signed a letter asking to remove fiber from California’s proposed extended producer responsibility bill, as it undergoes more amendments in the final days before a June 29 deadline. … Read More…
Greenpeace agrees to dismiss labeling lawsuit Greenpeace’s lawsuit challenging Walmart’s recyclability labels for plastic packaging has ended – again. … Read More…
PP grant brings robot to a facility’s sorting line With a little help from The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, a Fresno-based MRF has entered the world of robotics. … Read More…
Treaty shift tightens regulations on global e-scrap trade Basel Convention changes approved this week may drastically reduce – or at least complicate – U.S. exports of non-hazardous e-scrap. … Read More…
A big source of carbon, California cement companies are trying creative climate solutions to meet mandates. But they are seeking state help. Source: Climate-friendly cement? California tackles high-carbon industry – CalMatters Read More…
Regulations weren’t finalized for years, and the pandemic delayed many plans. New state grants worth $180 million will help, but more will be needed to meet this unfunded mandate. Read Part 3 of our series. Source: California’s local governments grapple with financial and logistical demands of organics recycling law | Waste Dive Read More…
California recycling overhaul is now law California’s printed paper and packaging extended producer responsibility bill passed the state Senate unanimously June 30 and was signed into law, just before the deadline to pull a plastic-tax measure from November’s state ballot. … Read More…