The state’s largest recyclers and companies including Anheuser-Busch and Ball Corp. supported the measure, but it lost backing from environmental advocacy groups in the final stages due to cost concerns. … Read More…
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The state’s largest recyclers and companies including Anheuser-Busch and Ball Corp. supported the measure, but it lost backing from environmental advocacy groups in the final stages due to cost concerns. … Read More…
The federal government is targeting PFOA and PFOS, two of many “forever chemicals,” for inclusion under the Superfund law. Landfill operators want a targeted exemption, citing significant legal liability and costs. Source: As EPA seeks to label certain PFAS hazardous, landfill operators worry about cost, liability | Waste Dive Read More…
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Covanta, a premier provider of environmental services for businesses and communities across North America, today announced the acquisition of Biologic Environmental Services and Waste Solutions ('Biologic'), a California … Read More…
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has experienced one of the busiest years in its 48-year history this year, because of the state’s first food waste law and the ongoing hunger crisis since the pande… Source: Law to reduce food waste has Bay Area food banks scrambling Read More…
Grant comments urge plastic sorting improvements The U.S. EPA received several hundred suggestions for setting up two recycling grant programs authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. … Read More…
In a recent earnings call, executives shared updates on expanding organics pre-processing and digestion operations to meet California’s SB 1383 mandate along with financing for projects in North Carolina and Rhode Island. Source: Anaergia says federal tax credits, boosted by California policy, will unlock new US biogas projects | Waste Dive Read More…
What do California’s SB 54 requirements for extended producer responsibility mean? Emerald Packaging’s CEO provides perspective. Source: Packaging Supplier Responds to CA Plastic Packaging Law Read More…
The retailer plans to open up Circular Connector, a database of packaging innovations, in late 2022. Source: Walmart’s would-be role as circular packaging matchmaker | Greenbiz Read More…
A wave of investments occurred in the U.S. over the last five years, but experts debate how much is due to China’s scrap import restrictions versus other economic, environmental and geopolitical factors. Source: Domestic destinations for recycled paper and plastic are growing. Is National Sword the reason? | Waste Dive Read More…
Building on prior announcements, the agency is seeking ideas on “collection, transportation, processing, and recycling of batteries and scrap materials” that are used in electric vehicles. … Read More…