Like Paris climate agreement, treaty could provide tool to hold firms and states to account, say legal experts Source: Rush of lawsuits over plastic waste expected after ‘historic’ deal | Plastics | The Guardian Read More…
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Like Paris climate agreement, treaty could provide tool to hold firms and states to account, say legal experts Source: Rush of lawsuits over plastic waste expected after ‘historic’ deal | Plastics | The Guardian Read More…
At the Plastics Recycling Conference, IHS Markit analysts suggested volatile crude oil prices from the war in Ukraine could drive up virgin resin prices and recycled resin demand. Meanwhile, supply is still tight for PET, PP and PE. … Read More…
UN plastics treaty vote sparks support A recent U.N. agreement to create a treaty on plastic pollution has brought recycling, waste and producer responsibility issues into the mainstream discussion. … Read More…
A lack of uniform rules and the state’s past missteps could keep farmers from getting access to ‘brown gold’—and the many climate and farm benefits it offers. Source: A New California Law Will Create a Lot More Compost—but Will it …
A state agency in California is out with the first microplastics reduction strategy in the U.S. It includes some plastics bans and tougher enforcement around pellet leaks, as well as calls for more work on other sources like tires and …
A leader at precious metals company TANAKA discusses how ITAD and recycling companies can ensure a more sustainable supply chain by giving consumers incentives to recycle their electronics. … Read More…
The trajectory of recycled fiber pricing is a big question for the industry in 2022. Recent reports from the world’s biggest paper companies offer insight on what to expect. … Read More…
Fiber markets soared in 2021, thanks in large part to the pandemic's e-commerce boom. Now, billions of dollars in infrastructure investments are coming online and demand is expected to remain strong. … Read More…
Source: L.A. Company Set to 3D Print Homes That Are More Than 60% Recycled Plastic Read More…
Applying ‘trust, but verify’ to recycled-content claims Rising prices for post-consumer resin also bring a greater incentive for shady suppliers to cheat. A U.K. nonprofit is commercializing a technology that will detect lies about recycled plastic use. … Read More…